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Dark Witch
- The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, Book 1
- Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
- Series: The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Categories: Romance, Paranormal
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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
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- 04-11-13
Narrator is just awful...
What made the experience of listening to Dark Witch the most enjoyable?
The accents were wonderful.
Would you be willing to try another book from Nora Roberts? Why or why not?
Absolutely - she is my favorite author of romance novels.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Katherine Kellgren?
MacLeod Andrews did a wonderful job with the Inn Boonsboro trilogy - I would happily listen to anything he narrates in the future. Ms Kellgren was entirely overdramatic in this performance. The opening chapters were very "breathy", which was annoying. I found that speeding up the narration mostly eliminated that. However, although she does use voice inflection, her main problem is volume. When the scenes got dramatic, she shouted them. They need to back her away from the microphone or tone down the entire performance in post-production. This book made me wonder if the director was asleep, or if there was a malfuntion with the soundboard. I only made it through Chapter 9 - I just can't listen to the rest and will read the book from start to finish, with my own voice as narrator.
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- J. Gilbert
- 30-10-13
Turn the volume down!
Would you listen to Dark Witch again? Why?
I am only half way through the audio book. I love the story but I have had to stop several times to rest my ear drums. The narrator keeps yelling in a high pitch voice through most of the book so far.It's like listening to a high pitched drama queen narrate a good book.
Might be a better book to curl up on the couch and read instead.
What didn’t you like about Katherine Kellgren’s performance?
Stop yelling!
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- Jeri
- 31-10-13
Gotta love/hate Nora Roberts
Would you listen to Dark Witch again? Why?
Maybe in a couple of years. The plot is already much too familiar - have I read/listened to this before?
What was most disappointing about Nora Roberts’s story?
Have I read/listened to this before? There is somethng about a good Nora Roberts book, but I didn't really find it here. I really like her style, and I really like her paranormal books. This one was cheating a little by using the familiar formula - but I guess that's the same as writing about all the members of a family or sci-fi all set on the same world so I'll accept it. It's a good thing she doesn't get into more descriptive sex - that's a weakness for her-one she avoided here by the G rating I'd give it.
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
Some of the narration was so good I was really sucked in. I loved the running off at the mouth main character - I talk too much when I'm nervous so it was fun and well done. Great accents and very easy (90% of the time) to tell the characters apart. Then she just got way too loud in the important or dramatic scenes. Tone down the drama and I'll give her 5 stars.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
not one particular moment - but Nora made Iona's lack of family background subtle and poignent (wish i could spell)
Any additional comments?
Solid enjoyable read that was more that the sum of it's very weak parts. I'm not sure why, but I did enjoy it.
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- Marla
- 29-10-13
No Sample took a chance WELL Worth the credit
What did you love best about Dark Witch?
I took a chance on this book there was no sample available by have enjoyed Nora Roberts book before. All I can say is that after listening to only 3 chapters I was hooked. I have never written a review before but felt the need to write one now. The books release timing is prefect with Halloween only a few days away. So take a chance and get this book . I will write more after I finish it.
Have you listened to any of Katherine Kellgren’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not. But her voices are great. I usually will not listen to books with out hearing a sample first because the narrator can make or break a good book.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It hooked me from the first sentence. an intense need to hear more and find out where and what was going to happen next.
Any additional comments?
I listen to books because I'm not a strong reader have listen to over 200 books in the past year all types . So I know Nora Roberts writing style.But again the Narrator can make the story good or bad and Katherine Kellgren does an excellent job.
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- Elisabeth
- 01-11-13
Another bad narrator!
What did you like best about Dark Witch? What did you like least?
I don't mind the repetitive magic stories so much, but I wish it wasn't quite SO formulaic. Right off - there's 3 women, 3 men.... gee I wonder how this will end!
The narrator is another miss. (Just like Whiskey Beach). Only this time I'm having a hard time hearing the different characters. The female and male Irish accents (which sound more like Newfie accents to a Canadian ear) all sound alike.
She's overly dramatic, and gets very excited and way over the top way too fast. Very distracting from the plot. I bet she'd be great on stage... maybe, but not so hot in audio form. Re-do!
Was Dark Witch worth the listening time?
No, I don't think I'll finish it. Maybe if you re-record it.
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- Donna Barck
- 31-10-13
Narration kills it
What disappointed you about Dark Witch?
Although the story feels like a repeat of other Nora Roberts trilogys, I could get past that because she throws in some new twists. I have both the Kindle edition and the Audible version so I can read at home and listen at work. That being said, I'll stick to the Kindle after suffering through 2 hours of the audio at work today. This narrator is terrible and that's being kind. She is over dramatic, yells for no reason, has a horrible Irish accent, and all the female Irish characters sounded like old ladies while the American protagonist sounded about 14. I was amazed to find out she has won awards for her audio performance. This is my first review and I felt strongly enough about the performance to write it.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Haven't finished the book yet.
Would you be willing to try another one of Katherine Kellgren’s performances?
No
What character would you cut from Dark Witch?
Nora Roberts doesn't really put too many extraneous characters in her book so they all gotta stay.
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- Raemar3356
- 30-10-13
Over narrated
Would you listen to Dark Witch again? Why?
I probably would when the rest of the series comes out just to refresh it in my mind.
What did you like best about this story?
I enjoy the concept of the whole good vs. evil story line and a group of friends working together.
What didn’t you like about Katherine Kellgren’s performance?
To me, the characters sounded much older than what I imagine they are. Also , she over dramatizes nearly everything. I had a difficult time trying to get past that to enjoy the story.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Read the book!
Any additional comments?
I've waited months for this book to come out since I listened to so many of Nora Roberts books. I've liked most of them enough to listen to repeatedly. I think the narration spoiled much of the story, so I may just get the book and read it to see if that helps.
42 people found this helpful
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- Ann
- 01-11-13
Over the top
Would you listen to Dark Witch again? Why?
Not sure I would - the delivery was a bit over the top for me. Sometimes bordering on hysterical.
What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
The setting was very interesting.
Would you be willing to try another one of Katherine Kellgren’s performances?
Probably.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Not necessarily.
27 people found this helpful
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- Angela
- 01-11-13
Good Story, Weak Romance, Terrible Narration
What did you like best about Dark Witch? What did you like least?
In 1273, Sorcha, the Dark Witch, engages in mortal battle with the evil Cabhan, sacrificing her life to protect her three young children. Cabhan is left damaged, but unvanquished. Sorcha's last gift is to divide her her magical powers and bond each to horses, dogs or hawks. In the present day, American Iona Sheehan arrives in Ireland seeking understanding of her heritage as a descendant of Sorcha's youngest daughter, Teagan. She is embraced by cousins Branna and Connor O'Dwyer and their close-knit circle of friends. Her attraction to the gruff stablemaster, Boyle McGrath offers the hope that she at last will find the permanence and love she was always denied. Roberts, trodding familiar ground with this opening chapter in the O'Dwyer saga, does a wonderful job developing the 800 years long feud between the indomitable Sorcha and evil Cabhan. The opening chapters start strong and draw the reader in. If only the present day story kept up the tension. Iona's arrival trigger's the long-awaited showdown with Cabhan. While the witchy elements and obligatory friends, family and Irish setting work well in this book, the romantic pairing is less convincing.
Would you be willing to try another book from Nora Roberts? Why or why not?
The book will please Roberts fans and is a fair read in general. It is not her strongest story, nor does it evoke Ireland as well as other trilogies.
What three words best describe Katherine Kellgren’s voice?
Katherine Kellgren, brilliant in Rhys Bowen's Royal Spyness series, is not well-matched here. Her delivery is terrible in many ways from characterization, to pitch to volume. The women, with the exception Iona, all sound old and craggy. I can't imagine Branna and Maura as heroines with these old crone voices.There is very little of the lilt that one would expect from west country Irish folk in any of the characters. Those that know Darcy O'Mara's warm brogue will be shocked at the harsh Irish accents. The many scenes with witchy incantations and magical conflict are delivered in harsh yells that hurt the ears. This isn't the Katherine Kellgren I know and have enjoyed elsewhere.
Was Dark Witch worth the listening time?
Better to read than listen.
Any additional comments?
I suggest having KK rerecord the narration. She is capable of better. As it is, I can't recommend the audio version.
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- Felken
- 31-10-13
Dreadful narrator ruined a decent story
What disappointed you about Dark Witch?
Too much like previous stories -- felt like a rehash of old themes, and we're used to Ms. Roberts coming up with fresh ideas.
Would you ever listen to anything by Nora Roberts again?
Yes. This was okay, but I had expected better based on her record. However, I will not buy anything performed by this narrator
How could the performance have been better?
The narrator was dreadful and absolutely annoying. Simple reading would have been a thousand times better than the breathless dramatics... If she had confined the drama to the conversational bits it might have been marginally better, but I doubt it
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Dark Witch?
We don't need the bedroom scenes
Any additional comments?
As this is part of a series I'll probably buy the next, but NOT if the next ones have this narrator, I tend to re-listen to stories, especially to refresh my memory before the next book comes out, but don't think I could stomach this one twice. Get a better narrator.
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- Suzanne
- 02-12-13
Fantastic modern witchy tale
set in the beautiful County Mayo Katherine Kellgren transports you back to a time of witch craft and famine where a young witch lives the life of a mother as well as a powerful witch but evil is never far away ... centuries later that evil still lingers when the last part of the puzzle comes to mayo in the form of a cousin. Horses, Hawks, dogs and friendships take this tale from a bit of a slushy love story to a pleasant tale which I really enjoyed. It wasn't a taxing listen and fairly light hearted.
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- Ms M Hession
- 05-11-13
Dreadful Accent!
What disappointed you about Dark Witch?
The performance completely spoiled the story.
What was most disappointing about Nora Roberts’s story?
The performance
How could the performance have been better?
If the reader had been someone who had some idea of an Irish Accent - surely an important element to a story?
You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?
No, because I have previously enjoyed READING Nora Roberts and will do so in the future, I hope
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- Kathleen-Ann
- 30-01-17
Started off strong
started strong and for my money, flew rapidly downhill from there.
I fully appreciate that I may well be the only 30 something woman on the planet who doesn't enjoy or want a blow by blow running commentary on anyone's bedroom gymnastics, again and again and again.... in fact ever!
I've experienced sex, I was hoping to be pulled into a tale woven from the magickal and fantastical, but was dragged kicking and screaming into something entirely different and utterly drab.
Pass on this if you want an actual story worth listening to.
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- Lyn
- 11-11-13
raucus narrator !!!
Is there anything you would change about this book?
The book is a typically good Nora Roberts format,"pure escapism" but is totally spoiled for me, by the narrator .
What did you like best about this story?
As a huge fan, my interest is always held by the subjects written about
Was Dark Witch worth the listening time?
The narrator shouted aggressively all the way through,completely spoiling any interest I had in the story. Fortunately for me, I also have a hard copy of the book, so I could read, and put my own narrative in my head
Any additional comments?
I hope new Nora readers are not put off, her books are good and entertaining
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- Julie Bell
- 09-02-21
An easy listen.
This was not my favourite Nora Robert’s book but it was easy listening. I have already purchased the other 2 books in the series.
I think I may have enjoyed the book more of it wasn’t for the narration. I struggled to listen for the entire book. I have never written a negative review on here, but this was definitely the worst narrator I have ever listened to on audible. For some reason she shouts a lot of the book and her voice doesn’t seem to rise and fall in the right places. Really awful. I will make sure never to download another book by this narrator.
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- Fallon
- 21-10-20
well!
I've decided that the pandemic can f*#@ off as I will be in this world and every other world Nora brings out.
I don't like the people in this one anyway.
perhaps I can pretend Brana turns Boris johnson into a pile of Alister sh*#
The beauty of fairy tales 😍
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- Annie
- 30-03-20
Narrator has a SHARP NASAL VOICE AND IT IS !!!!!!!
Don't know if I like the book. given up at chapter 4. EXCITEMENT in wrong places. paced wrong!!!!. twincing at some notes. imagine if everything written in capital letters. SHE CAME FACE TO FACE WITH A BEAR AND EXPECTED TO BE EATEN ALIVE BUT NO IT WAS A LARGE FAMILY DOG. SHE WASNT GOING TO BE EATEN ALIVE.
add her adenoids and well, you get the picture. Other Nora Robert's books are Brill. Love the Quinn brothers
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- Anonymous User
- 13-09-19
Great story, awful narrator
I really enjoyed the story, it sucked me right in, I could see it and I was there in it, as clear as day. However, the narrator doing an Irish accent was cringe worthy, so bad. She made the characters sound really old, they were in their late 30's. It was very hard to separate female and male. I want to buy the next book of the series, but I can't listen to the reader again.
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- matthew
- 10-09-19
an immersive story of family love and witches.
Just finished this book looking forward to the next .It is well narrated written and delivered exactly what i was hoping for
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-05-19
dark witch
fantastic first book in the series im looking forrward to the next too books nice one nora roberts
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- Anonymous User
- 19-03-18
😕
struggled. couldn't finish it.Normally enjoy Nora Roberts. I didn't like Katherine Kellgren' s accent. BORING
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- Andrew W
- 18-02-18
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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- clare
- 30-01-18
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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- Anonymous User
- 01-12-17
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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- Balana
- 23-11-17
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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- Samantha
- 08-03-17
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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- Catherine
- 27-06-16
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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- Mel
- 15-12-15
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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- Anonymous User
- 19-11-20
loved it!
loved it, was the first Nora Robert's book I heard and am starting the second one asap!
was taken on an awesome adventure, felt like I was with them every step.
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- indigirl
- 10-10-20
Story fine, but will actively avoid this narrator
I like Nora Roberts well enough, although she obviously has an obsession with magic in Ireland - there are quite a few similarities with another trilogy (The Circle).
But the narrator! I honestly couldn't wait for this to end. I had to check to see if the same narrator was used for all three books (happily, no, or I would have returned it straight away). Others have commented on the narrator's urgent delivery but it was so over the top it had me giggling and rolling my eyes. Thank goodness I was using headphones, it was frankly embarrassing to listen to, and I'm glad I didn't subject my family to it.
And could someone in charge of audiobook production PLEASE give the narrators pronunciation lessons if they are going to read a book with unfamiliar and non-phonetic words such as Gaelic Irish. Of course Irish is hard to read and pronounce (I'm not a native speaker but I did live in Ireland for a few years) It amuses me that American narrators will put on an Irish accent to read a book set in Ireland but couldn't be bothered learning how to say Irish names and words correctly.
Overall, I wanted to read this trilogy and I love having books read to me while I do other things, so I perservered with this book simply so I could move on to books 2 and 3. A formulaic Nora Roberts experience but relatively enjoyable (narrator notwithstanding) read.