Book description
From the Booker-nominated author of The Water Cure and Blue Ticket comes a chilling new feminist fable, based on the true story of an unsolved historical mystery...If you eat the bread, you'll die, he said. The statement made no sense, but it filled me with an electric dread.Elodie is the baker's wife. A plain, unremarkable person, largely ignored by her husband and everyone else, she burns with the secret hunger to be extraordinary, to be desired, to be seen. One day a charismatic new couple appear in town - the ambassador and his sharp-toothed wife, Violet - and Elodie quickly falls under their spell. All summer long she stalks them through the shining streets: inviting herself into their home, trying to decipher their coded conversations, longing to possess them at any cost.Meanwhile, beneath the tranquil surface of daily life, strange things are happening. Six horses are found dead in a sun-drenched field, laid out neatly on the ground like an offering. Widows see their lost husbands walking up the river in the night, coming back to claim them. A teenage boy throws himself into the bonfire at the midsummer feast. A dark intoxication is spreading through the town, and when Elodie finally understands her role in it, it will be too late to stop.Audacious and mesmerising, Cursed Bread is a fevered confession, an entry into memory's hall of mirrors, a fable of obsession and transformation. Sophie Mackintosh spins a darkly gleaming tale of a town gripped by hysteria, envy like poison in the blood, and desire that burns and consumes.Praise for Sophie Mackintosh:'Be sure to read everything Sophie Mackintosh writes' Deborah Levy on Blue Ticket'An extraordinary debut - otherworldly, luminous, precise' Guardian on The Water Cure'Dreamlike, tense, compelling, with a pitch-perfect ending' The New York Times on Blue Ticket'An unsettling dark fantasy... It lingers long after the final page' Daily Telegraph on The Water Cure'Blue Ticket will worm its way under your skin and haunt your dreams' Red
Friday Fox
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Barbwire
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Cinder Coffee
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Muzish
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Marshmallow Treat
ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
Fiend Oblivion
Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
Roma Kabuki
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings.
Spontan8ty
CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Saturnalia
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Despair
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
ManBreaker
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QuantumQuill
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Twix Esses
This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Opulent Gamer
The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now!
Microwave Chardonnay
I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. With this app, I can devour books like never before – it's incredibly efficient. The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time.
Icy Avenger
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasn’t blown away. The narrator’s performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience