The Silver Witch

A Novel

By: Paula Brackston

Narrated by: Marisa Calin

A year after her husband's sudden death, ceramic artist Tilda Fordwells finally moves into the secluded Welsh cottage that was to be their new home. She hopes that the tranquil surroundings will help ease her grief, and lessen her disturbing visions of Mat's death. Instead, the lake in the valley below her cottage seems to spark something dormant in her – a sensitivity, and a power of some sort. Animals are drawn to her, electricity shorts out when she's near, and strangest of all, she sees a new vision; a boatful of ancient people approaching her across the water.
On this same lake in Celtic times lived Seren, a witch and shaman. She was respected but feared, kept separate from the community for her strange looks. When a vision came to her of the Prince amid a nest of vipers she warned of betrayal from one of his own. Prince Brynach both loved and revered her, but could not believe someone close to him wished him harm, even as the danger grew.
In her own time, Tilda's grief begins to fade beside her newfound powers and a fresh love. When she explores the lake's ancient magic and her own she discovers Seren, the woman in her vision of the boat. Their two lives strangely mirror each other's, suggesting a strong connection between the women. As Tilda comes under threat from a dark power, one reminiscent of Seren's prophecy, she must rely on Seren and ancient magic if death and disaster are not to shatter her life once more.

Hoping for a sequel

My fav audio book yet! I craved it when I couldn't listen! I am sincerely hoping for a sequel!

This one draws you in.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Silver Witch?

This questions begs for spoilers. I enjoyed the whole thing so it's difficult to choose. I particularly enjoyed the part when Seren was visited by the water horse. The whole sequence involving the horse and the soldiers was captivating.

What aspect of Marisa Calin’s performance would you have changed?

I like her voice in general and it is best suited for Tilda. That said, her voice for Seren was too similar, though that may have been intentional. Still, perhaps a bigger difference in vocabulary or a stronger accent?

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Oh yes. I have enjoyed this book best of the three so far.

Any additional comments?

spoiler! I didn't expect a mystery; I enjoyed that aspect. I look forward to the next one.

Captivating

This was one of those stories, that once hooked, I couldn't stop listening. If you're not into witches and magic kind of stuff, you may not like this book, but I found the mystery of these ladies lives intriguing.

Slow in the beginning but one of my favorite books

It was kind of slow moving in the beginning, but once it picked up pace, wow it was amazing. Absolutely loved this book and have listened to it several times now.

worth listening to!!! great storyline, enticing

Great story line excellent read wonderful listen. Enjoyed the back-and-forth timeline of the story. give it a try!