THE OWL WAS A BAKER'S DAUGHTER The Continuing Adventures of Judith Shakespeare

Period music provides an apt background for a note in the initial credits informing listeners that the pronunciation in this production will be performed in the Early Modern English of Shakespeare's time. That sets up an immersive transition to the world of 61-year-old Judith, apothecary, midwife, and the last of the Bard's progeny, who must leave town after being accused of witchcraft. Narrator Mary Jane Wells's fluted tones and English accent add to the authenticity of the characters as Judith and her traveling companion struggle to deal with the upheaval wrought by England's Civil War. It's not necessary to be familiar with the literature or history of this era to enjoy this engrossing story. E.J.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]