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Divining Women

By: Kaye Gibbons
Narrated by: Kaye Gibbons
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Autumn, 1918: Rumors of peace are spreading across America, but spreading even faster are the first cases of Spanish influenza, whispering of the epidemic to come. Maureen Ross, well past a safe childbearing age, is experiencing a difficult pregnancy. Her husband, Troop (cold and careless of her condition) is an emotional cripple who has battered her spirit throughout their marriage. As Maureen's time grows near, she becomes convinced she will die in childbirth. Into this loveless marriage comes Mary Oliver, Troop's niece. The sheltered child of a well-to-do freethinking Washington family, Mary arrives to help Maureen in the last weeks of her confinement. Horrified by Troop's bullying, she soon discovers that her true duty is to protect her aunt.

As influenza spreads and the death toll grows, Troop's spiteful behaviors worsen. Tormenting his wife, taunting her for her "low birth," Troop terrorizes the household. When Mary fights back, he goes over the edge. Maureen rallies with a stunning confrontation and, ultimately, finds spiritual renewal.

©2004 Kaye Gibbons (P)2004 Simon & Schuster, Inc. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc. Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

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"Gorgeously moody and piquant fairy tale." (Booklist)
"Gibbons's tale is atmospheric and unsettling, narrated in hushed Victorian tones and ornamented with period flourishes." (Publishers Weekly)

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Kaye Gibbons' books exist in a marvelous mist of mystic atmosphere. So often, only the abridged version of her books is narrated by this author (I would buy Charms for the Easy Life all over again if I could get the unabridged version read by Kaye!), but here we get the full book enhanced by the lovely lilt and knowing inflections of the author herself. Though, it's not a long one, well worth a credit!

Another Marvelous Story Written & Read by Gibbons

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KG has such a soothing voice. I could listen to her read anything. I enjoy everything she has written, but this was a particular favorite. The quirky characters were delightful! Keep them coming, Ms. Gibbons

LOVED it!

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I really don't know where to start...the story was awful...there was nothing there to grab on to and enjoy..it actually was a bit confusing, worsened by the flat narration. I don't think I have ever heard such horrible narration. I gave this story an obligatory 45 minutes due to the fact that I did pay for it, but was relieved when my time was up. I wish I could get my money back....

Waste of money and time....

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I found this book tough to listen to. The author does the reading, but I found her delivery stiff, unnatural and forced. She has a Southern accent, which I generally enjoy listening to, but I found hers to be more of a whine. The story is OK, not great. It drags a bit, but the narration drags it down even more. If the quality of the narration matters a lot to you, pass on this one.

Didn't enjoy the narration.

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