THE BEATRYCE PROPHECY

Finty Williams's gentle narration invites listeners into this wonderous audiobook about the power of words. Beatryce has no memory of her past yet possesses the ability to read and write, a talent forbidden to women. A prophecy about such a girl threatens the current king's crown, and with the help of a monk, a boy, an ex-king, and a cantankerous goat, Beatryce searches for answers. Williams's English accent and distinct character voices immerse listeners in this short historical audiobook. Williams conveys Beatryce's innocent curiosity in a situation she doesn't understand, as well as the frustrations of an intelligent child who is asked to keep her gifts a secret. This audiobook is so enlivening that listeners won't miss the illustrations in the print edition. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2021]