The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane Audiobook, by Katherine Howe Play Audiobook Sample

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane Audiobook

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Read By: Katherine Kellgren Publisher: Hachette Book Group Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0 hours and 00 min. at 1.5x Speed 0 hours and 00 min. at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781401393069

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A spellbinding, beautifully written novel that moves between contemporary times and one of the most fascinating and disturbing periods in American history—the Salem witch trials.

Harvard graduate student Connie Goodwin needs to spend her summer doing research for her doctoral dissertation. But when her mother asks her to handle the sale of Connie’s grandmother’s abandoned home near Salem, she can’t refuse. As she is drawn deeper into the mysteries of the family house, Connie discovers an ancient key within a seventeenth-century Bible. The key contains a yellowing fragment of parchment with a name written upon it: Deliverance Dane. This discovery launches Connie on a quest—to find out who this woman was and to unearth a rare artifact of singular power: a physick book, its pages a secret repository for lost knowledge.

As the pieces of Deliverance’s harrowing story begin to fall into place, Connie is haunted by visions of the long-ago witch trials, and she begins to fear that she is more tied to Salem’s dark past then she could have ever imagined.

Written with astonishing conviction and grace, The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane travels seamlessly between the witch trials of the 1690s and a modern woman’s story of mystery, intrigue, and revelation.

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"I am from new England and I found this book charming. I love the story of Salem and the way the author intertwines family, today and yesterday. This is a delightful read, full of suspense at various times. It is a wonderful window into times past in new england. Read it by the pool!!! Wonderful. "

— Nancy (5 out of 5 stars)

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.76470588235294 out of 53.76470588235294 out of 53.76470588235294 out of 53.76470588235294 out of 53.76470588235294 out of 5 (3.76)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book. There is something intriguing to me about the Salem witch trials, and this book was filled with information. It was a little hard to get into, but once it got rolling, it was easy to pick up and finish. "

    — Theresa, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great characters and a great premise - I really enjoyed it, but still found it very predictable. A little too heavy handed on the foreshadowing for my taste. The characters and history carried me through, but I would have liked to have been left wondering/questioning at least once "

    — Sioux, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was disappointed in thsi book. The cover art was more interesting than the story. "

    — Catherine, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book! Hate that it ended. "

    — Cyndia, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is an interesting mix of historical and supernatural fiction. I appreciate the attention to historical detail and the academic research aspect. I feel like I learned quite a bit on the subject. It feels a little slow at times, and has a predictable villain, but is generally a charming and enjoyable read. "

    — Joanna, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I am really torn between giving this book 3 stars or 4, this is where we need that half star. I love the subject matter, and I like the author's writing style, but I'm not too much for magic. I enjoyed the first half of this book more. The protagonist digging deep to unravel a mystery of something she found in her grandmother's neglected home. I liked the love interest which was introduced. It added a little sideline and didn't overpower the main theme. Then the second half delved a little more into magic than I cared for. But, I knew it would be in there so I guess I shouldn't penalize the book too much. It's a wonderful story that gives a hint glimpse into the hysteria in Salem at the end of the 1600's. If anything, I am now interested in finding a book that will tell the real story. "

    — Diane, 1/31/2014
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    " A rather difficult read but a good story "

    — Bette, 1/20/2014
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    " flat and silly at times. "

    — Lia, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wonderful read if your into the history of witchcraft and the terrifying Salem Witch trials. The blend of the present day mystery and the past is very well done and you will get caught up in the characters right away. "

    — Nanci, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good book. Something a little different, with some somewhat unexpected twists. The main characters were likeable and the story was interesting. It was definitely an entertaining and easy read. "

    — Gigi, 1/6/2014
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    " This really deserves 3 1/2 stars. Great October read. For some reason, the story bogged down for me at the end but I did enjoy it as a whole. "

    — Janice, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I need another by this author! Awesome book well done! "

    — Shannon, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " That was the most insultingly predictable book! I figured out most of the "mysteries" early on and figured they had to be red herrings...nope, they weren't. They were the real explanations. It was okay for what it is (I'd consider it YA lit) but not very thrilling for an experienced reader. "

    — Jen, 12/21/2013
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    " Amazing, great historical fiction with a bit of paranormal "

    — Arianneerobinson, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Didn't love it. Harvard post-grad character misses a lot of obvious stuff. "

    — Laura, 9/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A little bit different take on the Salem witch trials, going back and forth between modern day and the 1600s. It was a pretty good story. "

    — Angie, 11/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book. I have had it on my to read list for awhile and it has been a book group monthly read too. I have always found a reason not to read it until it was picked for me by a reading pal (Kara) Thank for recommending it. "

    — Marcia, 11/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this book! So interesting and multi-dimensional. I just finished reading it for the 3rd time and have upgraded my rating from 4 to 5 stars. "

    — Kathy, 7/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love the concept of mystery and researching old books. "

    — Bonnie, 4/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a fun read! "

    — Cheryl, 2/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An interesting read with an intriguing storyline. I liked the characters, but they could have been developed a little more deeply. It was overall a pretty good read. "

    — Dena, 2/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Interesting twist at the end but I found a bit silly "

    — Gina, 10/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " GAH! Amazing and thrilling so far - but if you are going to write with characters speaking in dialect, let's be consistent, shall we? "

    — Trishy, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " yes, that's right. I finished it in one day. if you're into historical fiction, give it a try. bet you can't put it down. "

    — Ann, 6/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An interesting book about the Salem witch trials. I thought it to be a bit predictable but interesting. Very davinci code esque "

    — Katt, 5/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The book is good so far; I am only about three chapters in. The diction is eloquent and the story is moving at a decently steady pace. I would like the plot to thicken or pick up soon, though. I do not feel connected to the protagonist quite yet. "

    — Jennifer, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Best thing I had read in a while. "

    — Ryan, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great book about the Salem Witch trials. "

    — Trudy, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I highly recommend this book. Modern day history student goes in search of ancestors involved in the Salem witch trials. The book moves from past to present as we discover just what happened those many years ago. Romance and magic spice up the story. "

    — Laurie, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A quick read and a page turner, I thoroughly enjoyed this witchcrafty adventure. Two thumbs up! "

    — Carol, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Every time Connie would have a relevation that was obvious way way way before she had it, I found my self saying, "THERE you go." In that way it was annoying, but I enjoyed the story. "

    — Chelsea, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book. It is interesting point of view about the Salem withes. "

    — Yona, 5/14/2011
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    " I liked this one, I am rather taken with the Salem witch trials and their effect on society - then and now. "

    — Carey, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolutely wonderful piece of work entangling the lives of two women across time via a Book of Shadows. Great story of self-discovery, filled with deep research on Salem, MA, the witch trials and the effects they had on the surrounding towns. "

    — Gray, 5/12/2011

About Katherine Howe

Katherine Howe is the New York Times bestselling author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, The House of Velvet and Glass, and Conversion. She hosted Salem: Unmasking the Devil for the National Geographic Channel, and her fiction has been translated into over twenty-five languages. A native Texan, she lives in New England and upstate New York, where she teaches at Cornell and is at work on her next novel.

About Katherine Kellgren

Katherine Kellgren (1969–2018), narrator and actress, appeared onstage in London, New York, and Frankfurt, including in the role of Laura in a regional production of The Glass Menagerie and appearances on Comedy Central. In recognition of her mastery of audiobook narration, she received many honors, including the prestigious Audie Awards, with four for best female narrator; the Odyssey Award; Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award; dozens of AudioFile magazine Earphones Awards; an AudioFile Golden Voice Award; Booklist Voice of Choice award; and acclaim from press and listener reviews.