LADY MACBETH

Expertly narrated by Imani Jade Powers, this speculative fiction enters the mind and motives of Lady Macbeth. While she's reminiscent of Shakespeare's character, many of the events depart from the play's, allowing us to see things through her eyes. Seventeen-year-old Roscille, allegedly cursed by witches, drives men mad after one look into her eyes. Against her will, she's forced to marry the brutish Macbeth and wear a facial veil. Macbeth keeps three witches locked in a dungeon beneath his castle. As their predictions come true, he becomes convinced of his invincibility. Powers creates a gothic ambiance with occult overtones and credible supernatural occurrences. Powers's hushed tones and fascinating multilingual expressions make the Lady's despair and deep understanding of her situation completely believable. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]