{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6245aed65a5cb40014b0e71c/655820a70418cd001248b041?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Shamer's Daughter","description":"<p>Thanks to listener Charlotte, we're checking out <em>The Shamer's Daughter, </em>book one in Lene Kaaberbøl's <em>The Shamer Chronicles</em>, as well its 2015 film adaptation by Kenneth Kainz.</p><p>This medieval fantasy novel has a fantastic protagonist, strong female friendships, and complex moral stakes. The film is less memorable: it is a little too grey and happy to forego politics for explosions, but it does keep the book's dark ending. </p><p>Plus: why Brenna won't forgive the puritans who complain about the book's language.</p><p>Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:</p><p>&gt; Brenna: @brennacgray (BlueSky/Instagram)</p><p>&gt; Joe: @bstolemyremote&nbsp;(Twitter/Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)</p><p>Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com &nbsp;</p><p>Theme music: Ben Fox \"Think About the Lights\"</p>","author_name":"Brenna Clarke Gray and Joe Lipsett"}