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One of the best American histories ever!

Reviewed: 06-03-23

This is such a compelling story, with fantastic narration. I loved it so much I plan to buy the hard copy and look into the sources.

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Started slow, but overall entertaining.

Reviewed: 05-19-23

At first, the pace was slow. But the details of the story were interesting so it kept me engaged. I love the worlds that Holmberg creates. This is my se one series of hers that I’ve read. I don’t know how she puts so many books out so close together, but I’m grateful she does. This was a great book to listen to while doing chores or laundry or yardwork and I appreciate the characters recognizing their flaws, not only to themselves, but acknowledging them to each other as they try to move forward.

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Desperately sad, and beautiful

Reviewed: 07-04-19

I couldn't stop listening to this story. Its beautifully written, in a prose I haven't heard the likes of on ages. Heavy but so deep. A book that is really reflective and compels introspection across many facets. A must listen.

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A classic to me!

Reviewed: 06-19-18

I read this book in junior high and I loved it since. An audio "re-read" was a must for me so many years later. I love the way Woods unravels the tale between different decades and weaves it together until the tapestry is revealed. A great "whodunit" without the romantic mushy stuff, but not void of sentiment or poignancy. A great listen for those who like mysteries involving law enforcement. Though this isn't a western, anyone who likes westerns would probably appreciate this tale and may find a new offshoot of reading material they can enjoy.

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Love the mc

Reviewed: 06-19-18

I love Dr. Schwartzman's character and I'm eager to see where the next book takes her (hopefully, she'll have some resolutions to her personal life's concerns). I love the development I see in the character, she is coming into a new season of her life where she won't let certain aspects of her past control her anymore and she's allowing people in her present to have some power to help her through it without giving up complete self-control. I like this refined version of her and I like seeing her progress. I have loved Girard's cops series'.

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Good listen if you expect mature themes/language

Reviewed: 06-19-18

Obviously, this isn't a young adult book, so expect mature themes and language and you won't feel shocked when it comes. This series swears more than the previous I thought, but I loved the characters so much I was able to ignore it. I love the perspectives of multiple characters being jumped between, I love that the listeners hears more than one side of the different intertwined crimes and personal lives of the inspectors. I am eager to read the next in the series. If you like other Girard books, you'll like this one.

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Loved it!

Reviewed: 06-19-18

I love history and I love historical fiction. This is a must for any Jane Austen fan. I was annoyed with Bay and the Empress, but I think many listeners would be able to imagine things from each characters perspective and consider why they may have acted as they did, even if you don't agree with their choices and actions. I love Charlotte I wish more was known about her true biography.

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Good story, but lots of swearing

Reviewed: 06-19-18

I liked the story. It's pretty fast-paced, so you get into it quickly, but there was so much swearing and lot of f-bombs. The narrators were great story tellers, but I'm not sure If I will continue with this series if the language is the same in the subsequent books.

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Cute, clean southern tale

Reviewed: 05-07-17

This is a fine story if you're looking for something clean and cute. It's very predictable, the entire way through, but the characters are nice and the story is one you could imagine actually happening. Maybe if we all had an Aunt Gert ;)

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If you love the Gaines, this book will do the trick

Reviewed: 04-25-17

I love their story of their faith and their journey! It proves that God is on the details and that hard work pays off.

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