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Shaken to the Core

By: Jae
Narrated by: Samantha Cook
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Kate Winthrop, the only child of a wealthy shipping magnate, has the course of her life charted for her by her parents. She's expected to marry well and produce a successor to the Winthrop empire. But Kate has a very different path in mind. Her true passion lies with photography - and with women.

Alone in the city after losing her brother, Sicilian immigrant Giuliana Russo starts working for the Winthrops as a maid. Despite their different social status, Kate and Giuliana become friends, much to the dismay of Kate's parents.

As the connection between the two women grows, a devastating earthquake hits San Francisco and ignites fires that sweep through the city for three days and nights.

Will the disaster shatter their tentative feelings for each other, or will they find the courage to save each other's lives - and their hearts?

Contains mature themes.

©2016 Jae (P)2020 Tantor Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Heartfelt Feel-Good San Francisco
Historical Accuracy • Vivid Descriptions • Excellent Narration • Emotional Storytelling • Engaging Plot
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I LOVED this book. I enjoyed that an actual historic event provided the backdrop for this story. It was nerve wracking, sweet, it made me gasp and cheer. I just flat out enjoyed it.

Great story

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A very interesting description of the fallout from the devastation caused by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake & fire the survival of which provides the foundation for the development of a romance between a well to do girl & a former housekeeper for her family.

The story

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Historical romance meets natural disaster done exceedingly well!! Jae is an amazing author, relishing in the perfect slow burn every time. Samantha Cook brought the story to life with the accents, characters and grasping the morose and wonder of the disaster. I was so often on the edge of my seat, getting choked up and laughing throughout the story! It was wonderful! Highly recommend!

Can love bloom between ‘classes’ and amongst devastation and triumph?

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Firstly, the story was so engaging I didn’t want to stop listening at any point despite having to at least once in a while.
What I found the most endearing about the book was what it was like to realize that you prefer the same gender that you are during a time where there was almost no infrastructure to do that. The doctor character therefore was necessary as the footbridge over the chasm of modern-for-the-time convention that the two women were able to walk over in order to even know what the feelings they had for each other were. My favorite Jae books have been her historical romances. The amount of research that went into this one was staggering. Well done Jae! Samantha Cook’s narration was also fabulous! If I could’ve given it 10 stars, I certainly would have. I don’t think I’m going to be able to read or listen to anything else for at least a few days. And I never say that.

This was a spectacular historical lesbian romance!

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This story is age-old, yet rarely told—burgeoning, unlikely love between two women. It spans the topics of class, wealth, history, bravery, and deep affection. All told with clarity and detail, this story should be brought to the screen.

Historical and Entertaining

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I liked the historical perspective along with the showcase of humanity in a time of uncertainty.

Story line

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Great history story with a twist of reality. I'm not a person that is into history, but the storyline was very well written. It keeps you coming back for more..

Shaken to the Core

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I quickly became emerged in this book, for someone who loves historical fiction and a good romance this ticked all the boxes.

One of the best

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What took me so long to read this?! I mean, one of the main characters is a photographer and photography is a passion of mine; and the setting is San Francisco, a city I know and love. Oh yeah, it's because it is historical fiction. Haha.

I don't read a lot of historical fiction because I don't enjoy reading about the trials and tribulations people suffered in the past. I am busy living through my own, thankyouverymuch, and I typically read for pleasure. That said, although there are lots of trials and tribulations in this story (hello, it does take place in 1906 during the earthquake and aftershocks that flattened and burned most of San Francisco and the mains face misogyny, classism, etc.) this story is rather upbeat and inspiring.
The main characters were both really compelling to me and one notable side character almost stole the show.

One thing Jae does consistently well is write highly developed, likable characters. Another is creating settings that enrich the story and have you considering changing your vacation plans so you can visit them. Both talents are firmly on display here.

I could see myself re-listening to this in the future. Not only did I enjoy the story but Samantha Cook did a very good job narrating it.

Other audiobooks I have enjoyed with main characters who are photographers include Shutter by Ramona Emerson and Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake.

Other audiobooks set in San Francisco which I have enjoyed include Touchwood by Karin Kallmaker, Parasite by Mira Grant and Wild by Meghan O'Brien.

Location and Inspiration

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Jae never lets you down I love her books and this one is wonder. The earthquake in San Francisco in 1906 was known but the way she wrote this book brings out the humans during that time.

Loved this book

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