Curlew Coast – Diversions on Maritime Suffolk (Audio Book)

About the Audio Book

New for 2025. Discover the second book in Judith Ellis’ Eastern Diversions series as read by the author.

Track List

1. Forward
2. Introduction
3. Siren Song
4. Chapter 1 – Lowestoft
5. The Web of Life
6. Chapter 2 – Southwold
7. Country Fair Prelude
8. Chapter 3 – Dunwich
9. The Demise Of Dunwich
10. Chapter 4 – Aldeburgh, Snape and Orford
11. Crossing the River
12. Chapter 5 – Woodbridge
13. The Woodbridge Wits
14. Chapter 6 – The Anglo-Saxons, Ship Burials and Sutton Hoo
15. The Forging Of A Sword
16. Chapter 7 – Ipswich
17. Cardinal Wolsey
18. Chapter 8 – The Navigators
19. Galleons Of The Navigators
20. Chapter 9 – Harwich and Mistley
21. The Lighthouse
22. Chapter 10 – The Sailing Ship
23. A Change Of Course
24. Chapter 11 – Drawing it all Together
25. Curlew Coast
26. Reading List
27. Acknowledgements

Total runtime: 289 minutes

Limited Edition Presentation Case

The limited edition presentation case version offer you the chance to own Curlew Coast in a hand crafted presentation case with booklet and a USB memory stick.

This limited edition set includes:

• A hand crafted presentation case made by Judith Ellis to add beauty and tangibility to the modern world of digital products
• A USB (type-A) memory stick compatible with PC, Mac, Android, iOS and Linux
• The Enhanced Edition of the Curlew Coast narration that includes ambient effects by composer Simon Addison
• Seven original musical compositions by composer Simon Addison commissioned to accompany Curlew Coast
• Nine original compositions and three traditional sea shanty arrangements created and performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere specially recorded for the Enhanced Edition audio books in the Eastern Diversions series:
  • Hornpipe Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
  • Henry Blogg by Andy Cutting, performed by Tricia Francis
  • Red Herring Jig, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
  • Turning The Tide Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
  • River Theme Six, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
  • Hornpipe Melodion, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
  • Slow Air Flute Solo, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
  • Turning The Tide, performed and composed by Tricia Francis
  • Floating From Skerry Flute Solo by Lynn Tocker, performed by Tricia Francis
  • Slow Air Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
  • River Theme Five Duet by Tricia Francis, performed by Tricia Francis and Tom Riviere
• The eBook of Curlew Coast in ePub format (compatible with all eBook reader software including Kindle, Android and iOS)
• Audio files are supplied in 224kbps MP3 format

Please Note: All presentation cases are handmade to order. If you require an item for a specific date, please get in touch first to confirm availability.

Enhanced MP3 Download

An enhanced version of Curlew Coast is now available. The download version includes the narration of Curlew Coast read by Judith Ellis plus seven original compositions by Simon Addison with additional sound effects and traditional music woven into the narrative to further bring to life the sights, sounds and history of East Anglia.

The MP3 download includes:

• The Enhanced Edition of the Curlew Coast narration that includes ambient effects by composer Simon Addison
• Seven original musical compositions by composer Simon Addison commissioned to accompany Curlew Coast
• Bonus traditional music recorded for the Enhanced Edition audio books in the Eastern Diversions series

How it works: After processing your order you will be sent a download link to download “Curlew Coast Enhanced Edition” in MP3 format. The link will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. The license provided allows one user to playback the audio book on an unlimited number of personally owned devices in perpetuity.

MP3 files will be provided in a standard ZIP file at a sample rate of 224kbps. The files will playback on any PC or Mac alternately you can copy the files to your iOS or Android phone, iPad, Android Tablet or any suitable MP3 player.

Audio Book Distributors

Alternately you can purchase or stream the standard edition of Curlew Coast from a number of global Audio Book services, including Spotify. Audio books purchased from an external service are subject to the terms and conditions of that service and device compatibility may vary depending upon the service chosen. The Book Studio is unable to provide specific assistance in relation to purchasing through these providers.

Extract from the book

The playable extract below is from Chapter 7 – Ipswich from the standard edition of the audio book.

If you want to follow along to see the maps and illustrations, there is a beautifully designed hard backed print edition available from here or from all book stockists