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    Things in Jars: A Novel
    Things in Jars: A Novel
    Things in Jars: A Novel
    Audiobook11 hours

    Things in Jars: A Novel

    Written by Jess Kidd

    Narrated by Jacqueline Milne

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    In this “miraculous and thrilling” (Diane Setterfield, #1 New York Times bestselling author) mystery for fans of The Essex Serpent and The Book of Speculation, Victorian London comes to life as an intrepid female sleuth wades through a murky world of collectors and criminals to recover a remarkable child.

    Bridie Devine—flame-haired, pipe-smoking detective extraordinaire—is confronted with the most baffling puzzle yet: the kidnapping of Christabel Berwick, secret daughter of Sir Edmund Athelstan Berwick, and a peculiar child whose reputed supernatural powers have captured the unwanted attention of collectors in this age of discovery.

    Winding her way through the sooty streets of Victorian London, Bridie won’t rest until she finds the young girl, even if it means unearthing secrets about her past that she’d rather keep buried. Luckily, her search is aided by an enchanting cast of characters, including a seven-foot-tall housemaid; a melancholic, tattoo-covered ghost; and an avuncular apothecary. But secrets abound in this foggy underworld where nothing is quite what it seems.

    Blending darkness and light, Things in Jars is a stunning, “richly woven tapestry of fantasy, folklore, and history” (Booklist, starred review) that explores what it means to be human in inhumane times.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateFeb 4, 2020
    ISBN9781508299479
    Author

    Jess Kidd

    Jess Kidd is the award-winning author of The Night Ship, Himself, Mr. Flood’s Last Resort, and Things in Jars. Learn more at JessKidd.com.

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    • 5/5
      This was not the sort of book I would generally choose, but so glad I did. The author was really accurate in terms of historical detail concerning mid-19th century London. I found the combination of fact and fiction was intriguing. Definitely entertaining.

      6 people found this helpful

    • 2/5
      This narration was horrible. The writing is beautiful but the narration style was off, unnaturally slow at parts and with some styles that were hard to understand.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      The characters are wonderful, especially the main character. The stories this author writes are magical. Beautifully written. My new favorite ?

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    • 5/5
      I wish I could give Things in Jars 100 stars! The story, the characters, the mystery, the research, the turns of phrase…and Jacqueline Miln’s fabulous narration!!! What a treat!

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    • 5/5
      Very well written and an interesting story. Strong, enjoyable characters. Very well read too!
    • 5/5
      Compelling and witty, I couldn't stop listening to this tale!!! An instant favorite I will recommend again and again
    • 5/5
      This book is very unusual but really great! I can’t really describe it except to say that it’s a mystery. The narrator is excellent and look forward to listening to something else she has narrated. Go ahead and give it a listen!
    • 5/5
      The writing, the characters were all so good, and the narration was wonderful. It brought the book to life. Absolutely loved it!!
    • 5/5
      Gothic chills, thrills, giggles and screams - fabulous audio performance jolts author Kidd’s mesmerizing prose into another realm.