
The Mill River Recluse
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Amy Rubinate
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By:
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Darcie Chan
The sensational New York Times best seller The Mill River Recluse reminds us that friendship, family, and love can come from the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy.
From the outside, Mill River looks like any sleepy little Vermont town where everyone knows everyone and people never need to lock their doors. There are newcomers for whom this appeals, from police officer Kyle Hansen and his daughter Rowen, who are starting over after heartache, to Claudia Simon, the schoolteacher who is determined to reinvent herself.
But on closer inspection, there are those in Mill River - including a stealthy arsonist, a covetous nurse, and a pilfering priest - who have things they wish to hide. None more than the widow Mary McAllister, who for the past 60 years has secluded herself in her marble mansion overlooking the town. Most of the residents have never even seen the peculiar woman. Only the priest, Father O’Brien, knows the deep secrets that keep Mary isolated - and that, once revealed, will forever change the community.
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thoroughly enjoyed this book
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This was a sweet, enjoyable book, but there were some odd discrepancies which distracted from the story. The biggest problem I had was with the ages, the mother was 17 when her daughter was born but then they are about 50 years apart in ages at the end of the book. The author needs to spend more time in Rutland, Vermont if she is going to write in detail about the area, there were odd tidbits that didn't add up. I was not unhappy I spent my time listening to this book, but I don't feel the need to read another by this author.Author had problems with math
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Wonderful story
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Intriguing
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Would you listen to The Mill River Recluse again? Why?
Yes. It is a lovely, sweet story.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mill River Recluse?
There were several scenes between Mary and Father O'Brian, especially during Mary's illness that are extremely touching.Which character – as performed by Amy Rubinate – was your favorite?
Claudia is my favorite character, even though she isn't the main character. Ms. Rubinate really captures Claudia.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Father O'Brian realizes that Mary is not going to be around much longer.Lovely story with great narration
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This story goes back and forth between the past and present which is done with finesse as it did not give me whiplash. A nice cozy with some brutal parts. Warning: there is torture to a horse, but it's not a big part of the story.
Epic cozy
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Narrator is one of the worst I've ever heard.
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Abuse, abuse, abuse
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What did you like best about The Mill River Recluse? What did you like least?
Best: Scenes of village life in VermontLeast: Not much substance
Was The Mill River Recluse worth the listening time?
Not for me. The story wanders around through decades of time, slowing developing the main character's past, but in the end you don;t get a clear sense of why you care about the main character.Any additional comments?
This is meant as your basic "good feel" novel I suppose. Not really my kind of bookGirl With Troubled Past Gets Old and Dies
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Excellent...
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