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The Flower Sisters

By: Michelle Collins Anderson
Narrated by: Jim Frangione, Andrea Gallo, L.J. Ganser, Laura Knight Keating, Christina Moore, Graham Winton
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Drawing on the little-known true story of one tragic night at an Ozarks dance hall in 1928, this beautifully written novel, told through interwoven narratives generations apart, is a thrilling tale of love, loss, and reinvention.

At birth, Violet and Rose Flowers were identical, save for a tiny bluish-purple mark gracing Violet’s slender neck. By nineteen, their temperaments distinguish them, as different as the flowers their mother named them for—Violet, wild, and outgoing, and Rose, solitary and reserved. Still, they are each other’s world. Then, on a sweltering, terrible August night in 1928, an explosion rocks Lamb’s Dance Hall in Possum Flats, Missouri, engulfing it in flames, leaving one twin among the dozens dead, and her sister’s life forever changed.

Fifty years later, Daisy Flowers is dumped on her grandmother Rose’s doorstep for the summer. A bright, inquisitive fifteen-year-old, Daisy bargains her way into an internship at the local newspaper—where she learns of the mysterious long-ago tragedy and its connection to her family. Rose, now the local funeral home director, grows increasingly alarmed as her impulsive granddaughter delves into Possum Flats’ history, determined to uncover the horrors and heroes of the fiery blast.

For a small town, Possum Flats holds a multitude of big secrets, some guarded by the living, some kept by the dead. And through Rose, Daisy, Dash—a preacher who found his calling that fateful night—and others, those ghosts gradually come into the light, forcing a reckoning at last.

This audiobook is narrated by Jim Frangione, Andrea Gallo, L.J. Ganser, Laura Knight Keating, Christina Moore, and Graham Winton.

©2024 Michelle Collins Anderson (P)2024 Recorded Books
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A phenomenal surprise!

There is no way that I could express how wonderful this book is, how well written, how well narrated, and how truly incredible at capturing the characters. Kudos to the author, the narrators and the clarity of a true story set in a fictional world.do not miss this one!

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Sorry it ended

The characters jump off the page. Daisy is a treat. Story is so well woven. You feel like you’re part of the town. Highly recommend.

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A must listen

I wasn’t definite of the book since it was an Audible daily deal but I really enjoyed it. I was surprised. I liked how the author took something from history / the news and weaved it into their own fiction story. I’ve thought sometimes like that but never sat down to write one though. This one makes me want to!

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Outstanding!

It started out a bit slow, but soon gained momentum! The story is wonderful and so well written. The narration was perfect, a cast of many characters. It would have been more difficult to determine who was who without this outstanding narrative.

I highly recommend this book.

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Loved this Book!

I loved the Sisters and their story! A great historical fiction storyline! I also enjoyed the narration. The audio production was wonderful and easy to stay focused upon. The story and narration combined kept me captive and wanting more!

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Beautifully Human Story

Gave me the feels. Diverse, rich characters. The author takes you back in time with vivid details and writing that evokes emotion. Wonderful story or friendship, heartbreak, love and family. So happy I stumbled across this title!

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Outstanding!

This book is a triumph on every level!! Beautifully written, and if you’re not crying at the end you have no heart.

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Great listen, sorry it’s over!

What a captivating story, with an amazingly real cast of characters. I could hardly stop listening, and looked forward to exercise or chores with my ear buds to listen to another chapter. Steel Magnolias meets American Gothic, with a rural Missouri tragic backdrop. All the emotions. Don’t snooze on this one! ETA - I kept wondering who the writing style reminded me of, and it came to me walking this morning. Fanny Flagg!! Of course!
PS the author just so happens to live round the corner from me, and is a terribly nice person, as well. She let me know this was coming out, so I put it on my wish list, purchasing in advance. So very worth it!!!

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Amazing book!

I really enjoyed the book and highly recommend it! The story is very beautiful and it is based in a real story. Many events and how she describes some characters that were found in the night of the tragedy were based on a true story. I loved it!

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Enjoyed every minute!

Don’t miss this one. I greatly enjoyed the various lenses the different chapter narrators provide.

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