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Child Bride

A Novel

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Child Bride

By: Jennifer Smith Turner
Narrated by: Joyce Licorish
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In the segregated South of the mid-1900s, 14-year-old Nell bears witness to a world that embraces the oppression of women. She is fascinated with the prospect of being an independent person - but when she turns 16, she is married off and brought to the city of Boston as a bride.

Nell is a shy girl who must quickly learn how to be a wife and mother. She quickly discovers that she must acquire new skills to navigate the unknown territory of the North, as well as her relationship with her husband, Henry, who is controlling and emotionally abusive. After giving birth to three children, her body begins to fail her, and Henry, concerned for her health, pulls away from her physically. But this void of intimacy drives Nell into the arms of another man.

It’s through her encounter with Charles in the church kitchen, at the point when she is most vulnerable, that Nell finds escape from her depressed life with Henry. The cost, though, is another pregnancy. When Charles finds out the baby is his, at first it appears he plans to leave Nell; ultimately, however, his love for her brings him back.

©2021 Jennifer Smith Turner (P)2021 Spotify Audiobooks African American Historical Fiction Women's Fiction African American Historical Fiction
Engaging Storyline • Vivid Descriptions • Strong Character Development • Emotional Depth • Historical Authenticity
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This was a great read that depicted the issue of child brides during this era. Artfully written with an outstanding ending. Awesome author with incredible descriptive language. Couldn’t put it down.

Great Book

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I loved this book and the narrator! Such a good (at times sad) story… I didn’t want it to end. I hope there’s a sequel!!

Loved this book!

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I could picture everything in this book! I loved how realistic everything was and loved the ending and how Nell got what she deserved ❤️

Realistic

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This book was beautifully written. I enjoyed the story and how you were taken back in time to experience all the main character lived through. I loved how she described everything so you could imagine it. Great book!

Wonderfully written

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So well written and read! I could imagine everything. I would love to read more from this author.

Engaging

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The book was ok. I did feel like the title was wrong. Nell was 16 years old when she married. In that time, people got married around that age. Now the husband, appeared to really want a family.. I was surprised the way the book ended. Overall it was good book. 😊

Wrong title

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A quick read that pulls you into the characters, time period and excitement. Still have questions about some of the back story but for this to be self-published, I throughly enjoyed it.

Cute Historical Fiction…

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I love time period stories that depict reality that all can relate to. This story allows you feel the emotions of the people and its surrounding. I would recommend CHILD BRIDE to book clubs and avid readers.💙

A Story of the heart

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I liked that she did what she needed to do to be herself even though she didn't know what she truly wanted , until until it presented itself!

Good story

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Enjoyed the story of triumph over adversity. Excellent narration. Glad I gave it a listen.

Enjoyed the story

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