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Title: The Brewer's Tale

Author: Karen Brooks

Narrator: Hannah Norris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-13-14

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

It had been Mother's secret and mine, one passed down through the de Winter women for generations. I would ensure it was kept that way, until I was ready to pass it on.When Anneke Sheldrake is forced to find a way to support her family after her father is lost at sea, she turns to the business by which her mothers family once prospered: brewing ale.

Armed with her Dutch mothers recipes and a belief that anything would be better than the life her vindictive cousin has offered her, she makes a deal with her fathers aristocratic employer: Anneke has six months to succeed or not only will she lose the house but her family as well.

Through her enterprise and determination, she inadvertently earns herself a deadly enemy. Threatened and held in contempt by those she once called friends, Anneke nonetheless thrives. But on the tail of success, tragedy follows and those closest to her pay the greatest price for her daring.Ashamed, grieving, and bearing a terrible secret, Anneke flees to London, determined to forge her own destiny. Will she be able to escape her past, and those whose only desire is to see her fail?

A compelling insight into the brewers craft, the strength of women, and the myriad forms love can take.

Critic Reviews:

"A page-turner rich in historical detail and generous in emotional justice ... A fascinating read." (Books + Publishing)

"This is the best book I have read in a long time, if not ever. Karen Brooks is committed to delivering an authentic, historical read that is still engaging ... It was a book where I didn't want to get off the train, I didn't want to sleep, I didn't want lunch break to end, I didn't want to go out because I just HAD to keep reading." (Goodreads)

Members Reviews:

Good story

This tale, although long, kept my interest throughout. It deserved better narration as the intonation was clueless, and some of the pronunciation was hilarious.

However, the content was an interesting and knowledgeable portrayal of the times, and it was worth listening to.

Good story

I love historical fiction and this is a great find. There are not many books told about a woman's life, and even fewer from the viewpoint of a non-noble woman. The story keeps you listening with its twists and turns.

Enjoyed every moment

Well done to everyone involved in this book; it is fabulous. The narrator did an excellent job from start to end. Thank you!!

Listenable

Good enough story but not the best reader. It took me many hours to get used to the rushed way that the reader reads. I wish she would have read just a bit slower.

Kept me entranced

What made the experience of listening to The Brewer's Tale the most enjoyable?

I listened to this on the way to and from work for weeks. The different tones for different people were amazing and kept me entertained.

Have you listened to any of Hannah Norriss other performances before? How does this one compare?

I want to listen to more of Hannah Norris books.