Edith Holler audiobook by Edward Carey
Edith Holler is an unabridged English audiobook by Edward Carey, set in 1901 Norwich. It follows a young woman living in her family’s theatre as she writes a play and faces a new threat to her home and creative freedom.
At a glance
- A historical story set in Norwich in 1901, centred on a young woman raised within a theatre.
- The plot follows Edith as she writes a play about the legend of Mawther Meg and confronts a new arrival with designs on her family and theatre.
- Narrated by Jayne Entwistle, with an unabridged runtime of 13 hours and 44 minutes.
Reference price: £16.01
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Unabridged narration preserves the full story across a substantial listening length.
- The theatre setting and Edith’s attempt to write her own play give the story a distinctive creative thread.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Edward Carey |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Jayne Entwistle |
| Listening length | 13 hours and 44 minutes |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 3 Oct. 2024 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for historical fiction with a theatrical setting and a young protagonist seeking independence.
- Audiobook buyers who want an unabridged story narrated by Jayne Entwistle.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback. The overall rating is 4.2 out of 5, with a majority of ratings in the four- and five-star categories and a smaller spread across lower categories. This suggests generally favourable but not uniform responses, without revealing what listeners liked or disliked about the story or narration.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Edith Holler?
The audiobook is by Edward Carey and narrated by Jayne Entwistle.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 13 hours and 44 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
Where and when is the story set?
The story begins in Norwich in 1901.
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