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The Turn of Midnight (Black Death #2) by Minette Waters (audiobook, courtesy of RB Digital and Wokingham Libraries)
As the year turns from 1348 to 1349, the Black Death continues its relentless course across England. In Dorseteshire, the first county to be afflicted, the people of Develish begin to question if they are the lone survivors of this terrible pestilence. Guided by their heretical mistress, Lady Anne, they wait inside the protection of a moat as their stores dwindle, knowing that when the food is gone they will have no choice but to leave. But where will they find safety in the desolate wasteland their county has become? And how can Lady Anne, a woman without rights herself, grant them the freedom they long for?
One man has the courage to find out.
Thaddeus Thurkell, a bastard serf, educated in secret by Lady Anne and risen to the post of steward, takes a band of raw, untested youths in search of supplies and news. As free-thinking and heretical as his admired mistress, Thaddeus makes a compelling leader, and his companions quickly learn to throw off the shackles of serfdom and set their minds to ensuring Develish’s future.
But what use is freedom that cannot be won lawfully? Aided and abetted by Lady Anne, Thaddeus conceives an audacious and dangerous plan to secure her people’s right to determine their fates for themselves. Neither foresees the life-threatening struggle over power, money and religion that follows…or the trial for heresy that will imperil all in Develish.
On What Cathy Read Next last week
Blog posts
Monday – I played Reading Bingo 2018 and shared my review of my final Buchan of the Month for 2018, Sick Heart River. I also published an end of year report on my 2018 Blogging & Reading Goals.
Tuesday – For Top Ten Tuesday, I revealed the Ten Best Books I Read in 2018.
Wednesday – WWW Wednesday is the opportunity to share what I’ve just read, what I’m currently reading and what I plan to read next…and have a good nose around to see what other bloggers are reading. I also published my review of Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller and a wrap-up post for the What’s In A Name 2018 Reading Challenge.
Saturday – I took part in the first Six Degrees of Separation meme of 2019 and published my review of historical novel Blackberry and Wild Rose by Sonia Velton. I also shared my five favourite books I read in December.
As always, thanks to everyone who has liked, commented on or shared my blog posts on social media this week.
On What Cathy Read Next this week
Currently reading
Planned posts
- Book Review: The Ice House by Laura Lee Smith
- Buchan of the Month: Reading List 2019
- Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Releases in the First Half of 2019
- Waiting on Wednesday
- Book Review: The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker by Jenni Keer
- Throwback Thursday/Book Review: The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood
- Blog Tour/Book Review: A River in the Trees by Jacqueline O’Mahony
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I’ve thinking about listening to The Turn of Midnight for ages so looking forward to your review.
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The physical book has been sitting on my bookshelf for ages and I deliberately included it my list for the 2019 When Are You Reading Challenge to encourage me to read it. Then I saw it was available as an audio book from my local library’s digital partner so it made sense to start it now. I enjoyed (but didn’t love) the previous book in the series, The Last Hours.
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I’ve got it on my digital library’s wishlist so I’m definitely want to know if it’s a good listen or not.
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That “Black Berry & Wild Rose” sounds good!
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