This was a great audio experience - it felt like being told a cozy story by a roaring fire (even though I was driving). This kind of storytelling really lends itself to an audio experience that's good for all ages, and I will be suggesting this to families who want something for a road trip. Historical and magical. 
 (I did try to read this out loud to my daughter last year, and she got bored. I'm no Juliet Stevenson.)