Precious Bane
Mary Webb
Lu par NoelBadrian
Published in 1924, Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb (1881 - 1927) which touches on ambition, prejudice and hatred but also on the power of love. Prue Sarn is a farm girl in rural Shropshire during the period of the Napoleonic Wars and is viewed with suspicion by the local community because of having been born with a harelip. Her ambitious and domineering brother betrays her and her superstitious neighbours accuse her of witchcraft. An itinerant weaver Kester Woodseaves, makes his living by weaving for the local people in their homes. Like Prue, he loves the natural world and comes to recognises Prue's inner strength and beauty. ( Noel Badrian) (11 hr 27 min)
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Critiques
Shropshire life in 1800s in a tragedy romance
Cath Campbell
I had not read/ heard any Mary Webb novels before and really enjoyed this one. The narrator was just superb thank you Noel. The picture of rural life and of the countryside through the seasons was beautiful. The depiction of Pru and her family was sensitively drawn. I loved the Shropshire dialect.
NZ Nikki
Fabulous, just FABULOUS reading. I love this story and Noel Badrian did it absolute justice and brought every character to life beautifully. Measured, unhurried, just perfect. Thank you so much!
Wonderful
Clover
Thank you, Noel, for all the time and work that went into this reading. A heart wrenching, stunningly beautiful novel.
Keith
Outstanding! Beautiful! One of the most beautiful books and readings I have ever heard.
Astonishingly Beautiful!
jenniebrown
It’s one of those stories one never forgets.