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  • Dark Witch

  • The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, Book 1
  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
  • Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (161 ratings)

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Dark Witch

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
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Publisher's Summary

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a trilogy about the land we’re drawn to, the family we learn to cherish, and the people we long to love...

Book One of The Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy

Dark Witch

With indifferent parents, Iona Sheehan grew up craving devotion and acceptance. From her maternal grandmother, she learned where to find both: a land of lush forests, dazzling lakes, and centuries-old legends.

Ireland. County Mayo, to be exact. Where her ancestors’ blood and magic have flowed through generations - and where her destiny awaits.

Iona arrives in Ireland with nothing but her Nan’s directions, an unfailingly optimistic attitude, and an innate talent with horses. Not far from the luxurious castle where she is spending a week, she finds her cousins, Branna and Connor O’Dwyer. And since family is family, they invite her into their home and their lives. When Iona lands a job at the local stables, she meets the owner, Boyle McGrath. Cowboy, pirate, wild tribal horsemen, he’s three of her biggest fantasy weaknesses all in one big, bold package.

Iona realizes that here she can make a home for herself - and live her life as she wants, even if that means falling head over heels for Boyle. But nothing is as it seems. An ancient evil has wound its way around Iona’s family tree and must be defeated. Family and friends will fight with each other and for each other to keep the promise of hope - and love - alive...

Don’t miss the other books in the Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy:

Shadow Spell

Blood Magick

©2013 Nora Roberts (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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A good read, though perhaps not NR”s best

The story was good enough, if you go in for witches & magic & the like, which I do. I*m a big NR fan usually, but I*ll admit this was not one of my favourites. It felt a bit rushed, almost like the author was writing to a deadline? Some details were a bit sketchy, some metaphors under-explored, some descriptions vague &/or lacking the usual NR polish & finesse, all of which left me a little wanting.

It didn^t help that the narrator tended to over-dramatise. It might have been better if she^d followed the natural ebb & flow of the storyline more, with more subtlety (!!) & more “normal” peaks/ troughs, plus definitely fewer/ less-intense climaxes? Shrug, the material was there for her to follow, but she just overdid it.

All of that said, I enjoyed the story & do still intend to buy the 2nd book, particularly as it has a different narrator (!) I strongly recommend all prospective purchasers LISTEN TO THE 5 MINUTE SAMPLE BEFORE BUYING this book; only then will you know if the narrator is your cup of tea.

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struggled. couldn't finish it.Normally enjoy Nora Roberts. I didn't like Katherine Kellgren' s accent. BORING

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Hard to listen to

I found the constant ‘urgent’ type tempo hard to listen to - and it lost the nuances of the story.

The story is ok but nothing amazing

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loved it

Very reminiscent of The Witches Daughter and other witch books by Paula Brackston. I enjoyed those and I'm enjoying this series too, on to book two!

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Beautiful Work

I always love Roberts work, it is very well writren, whimsical and magic. It always leaves me with a feeling of satisfaction and bliss.

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Couldn’t cope

Unfortunately could only cope with more than couple of chapters, the narrator’s was not suitable for this story. Maybe if she just read and didn’t dramatise it may have been bearable. This book was returned.

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i couldnt stand the readers voice.<br />

the tone of the reader was very annoying.
i couldnt get past the 3rd chapter.
the sing song sounds and speed of phrase were unfortunately unbareable.

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Amazing and captivating

I loved the story and the performance was captivating and you felt the suspense and excitement. Awesome as usual from an amazing author Nora Roberts

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Great book

This is my second time listening to this book, so that should say something!!
Another great set is The Circle Trilogy by Nora Roberts.

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the story line

l likes everything about the story line cannot wait untill I start with the next book,

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