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Mrs. Wiggins

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Mrs. Wiggins

By: Mary Monroe
Narrated by: Shari Peele
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Reminiscent of her captivating, scandalous Mama Ruby series, New York Times best-selling author Mary Monroe crafts a story set in the Deep South during the Depression, in this tale of a woman determined to have a respectable life - no matter what it costs to keep it....

The daughter of a prostitute mother and an alcoholic father, Maggie Franklin knew her only way out was to marry someone upstanding and church-going. Someone like Hubert Wiggins, the most eligible man in Lexington, Alabama - and the son of its most revered preacher. Proper and prosperous, Hubert is glad to finally have a wife, even one with Maggie's background. For Hubert has a secret he desperately needs to stay hidden. And Maggie's unexpected charm, elegance, and religious devotion makes her the perfect partner in lies....

Their surprising union makes the Wiggins the town's most envied couple - complete with a son, Claude, whom Maggie idolizes. Until he falls in love with the worst possible fiancee. Terrified, Maggie won't let Daisy destroy her son. And when her employer's brother sexually harasses her, Maggie knows something needs to be done about him as well. In fact, she realizes there are an awful lot of sinning "disruptive" people who should be eliminated from her perfect world....

But the more Maggie tries to take control, the more obstacles are thrown in her way. And when it seems like the one person she always expected to be there is starting to drift away, Maggie will play one final, merciless game to secure what she's fought so hard to earn....

©2021 Mary Monroe (P)2021 Recorded Books
African American Fiction Historical Fiction
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Unexpected Plot Twists • Compelling Character Development • Captivating Historical Setting • Emotional Storytelling
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This was classic writing for the author! It kinda pit me in the mind of one of her series in the beginning but after listening for a whole, I had to hang on for the ride! Twists and plots to all get out. I was bummed when it ended. I loved how all the characters were portrayed and the family involvement. I can't wait to read her next work.

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I enjoyed this novel immensely. The character building for me was complete. I could see it playing in my head like a movie. It also reminded me of the tremendous difficulties women of color endured and continue to endure. I use to eat gumbo all of the time growing up. I'd think twice about it now!

Beware of the Gumbo

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This was a very good book. Very long but kept you focused. The narrator was good. Be ready for a sad ending.

Awesome but Sad ending

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I listened to Mrs. Wiggins on Audible. I really enjoyed it and I feel like all the characters meshed really well. I feel like the story was well read by the narrator. I am looking forward to Book 2. It was worth my audible credit.
Oh yeah, everybody need a friend like Mrs. Wiggins. Just don't cross her or her friends.

Hmmmmmm...not what I expected. Better!

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loved it from beginning to end
the narrator is very good the story is so interesting

good read

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I am currently reading a book written by a yogi about Karma He states that The original definition of karma is that it is the energy that you put out and that that energy that you put out is what ends up surrounding your life this very well done fiction was a great example of Karma

Karma

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This book had so many twists and turns. Easy read. Narration was great. Highly recommend!

Excellent Story!

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A masterpiece indeed. Couldn’t wait for the next chapter. Absolutely captivating. I loved it to the end

Love to this

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I loved this book.it was so easy to listen to, and I absolutely love this author

Wonderful book and narration

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This book had a few unexpected twist and turns but I enjoyed the ride. Hopefully, you will too

Wow

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