The Forsaken

Echoes from the Past, Book 4

By: Irina Shapiro

Narrated by: Wendy Wolfson

Some betrayals echo through the centuries.

Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1461. When Lady Catherine Dancy saves the life of a wounded knight, Guy de Rosel, her fate is sealed. Though they share a powerful connection, Guy’s manipulative brother Hugh discovers her identity and forces her into a loveless political marriage. Trapped in the crumbling de Rosel keep on the Scottish borders, Catherine faces an impossible choice between duty and desire. But Hugh’s cruel ambitions run deeper than she knows, and when betrayal strikes, will the chapel where she sought solace become her tomb?

Present day. Archaeologist Quinn Allenby’s psychic gift has often been a curse, but when she discovers a medieval skeleton and amber rosary beads beneath her husband’s family home, the visions that flood through her are darker than any she’s experienced before. As Quinn’s high-risk pregnancy pushes her to breaking point, she becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about Catherine’s fate. But solving this ancient mystery may cost her everything, including the man she loves…

A devastating story of deadly betrayal, forbidden love and the dangerous power of the past to reshape the present. A binge-worthy listen for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine.

©2018 Irina Shapiro (P)2019 Irina Shapiro

Remarkable

Like all the previous books in this series... this book was extremely good. I enjoyed it immensely, but my heart broke in the end.

I loved this book and I look forward to hearing more from this talented author.

this book was very well narrated

Great Story!!

I love this series as there are two stories in one in each book—one based in the distant past and one based in “modern-day” time. This being Book 4 in the Echoes from the Past Series, we’ve come a long ways in Quinn’s quest to find and know more about her birth parents and family. In this book, we’ve been blind-sided once again in the mystery of Quinn’s birth family. As an added bonus, we get more of an in-depth story of her husband, Gabe’s family history as well when a skeleton is unearthed in his family’s ancient home. The story based in the past will intrigue you as you discover the identity and the life behind the skeleton. There’s much angst, and the ending will leave you with unshed tears as you discover the evilness of at least two of the characters in the story. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

Emotionally Charged!

This fourth book in the series gives us a look into Gabe’s ancestors. It is once again an emotionally charged tale with a tragic ending. We do get to experience some new twists with Gabe and Quinn’s story though and have more intrigue to look forward to in their lives. Once again the story was well written and kept me riveted from beginning to end and I am anxious to listen to the next instalment. Wendy Wolfson never disappoints with her exceptional narration. I received a free copy of this audiobook and have voluntarily provided an unbiased review.

This series keeps getting better!

Wow.Just.Wow! Sometimes, as a series progresses, the storylines become dull but not this one! The dual plot line between present day and early 21st century England is simply fascinating. In this book, we discover the tragic story of a young woman, who was a pawn in the world of titles, land and wealth in the 1400s. We also learn that Quinn, in the last stage of her pregnancy, discovers and is searching for her twin sister. Meanwhile, Gabe is torn about possibly selling his ancestral home. Lots going on in this story...you’re never bored. The narrator has the perfect voice for the characters and really immerses you in the story. I look forward to book 5...I’m dying to know if Quinn finds her twin!
I voluntarily accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Forsaken

This series is Epic. If your a lover of mysteries this is a must read. Dr Quinn and her husband Gabe discover bones at his Ancestrial home. So why Quinn is doing her job with discovering the story behind the bones. She learns other surprises about her ancestry. Theres lots of twists and turns. This series is hard to put down because I couldn't wait to see what was happening next in this real page turner. This series would be great on netflix or a movie made. The Narrator does a fantastic job. And the Authors writing is so creative. This is an Epic listen definitely more than 5 stars.
Shauna Joesten