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The Sisters of Glass Ferry

By: Kim Michele Richardson
Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
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Glass Ferry, Kentucky, is bourbon country. Whiskey has been a way of life for generations, enabling families to provide and survive even in the darkest times. Flannery Butler's daddy, Beauregard "Honey Bee" Butler, was known for making some of the best whiskey in the state, aged in barrels he'd take by boat up and down the Kentucky River until the rocking waters turned the spirits smooth and golden. Flannery is the only person Honey Bee ever entrusted with his recipes before he passed on, swearing her to secrecy as he did so.

But Flannery is harboring other secrets too, about her twin sister Patsy, older by eight minutes and pretty in a way Flannery knows she'll never be. Then comes the prom night when Patsy - wearing a yellow chiffon dress and the family pearls - disappears along with her date. Every succeeding year on the twins' birthday, Flannery's mother bakes a strawberry cake, convinced that this is the day Patsy will finally come home.

But it will be two tumultuous decades until the muddy river yields a clue about what happened that night, compelling Flannery to confront the truth about her sleepy town, her family's past, and the choices she and those closest to her have made in the name of love and retribution.

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Did I miss something?

I really enjoyed this book except the ending, which was very vague and confusing. It was like the writer just gave up and ended it. Spoiler Alert: What was the deal with the twin boys deaths and being born with long hair. Why couldn’t Flannery (sp) just roll the pearls in the river mud so the State Trooper could find them and give back to the mother?
Would have baby bones have showed up? It was like the Elephant in the room.
Other than the above questions I enjoyed the book and the making of the whiskey was very interesting. I may have to listen again.

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Full circle

I really enjoyed this audio book. I was not familiar with the author, but the summary caught my eye and I found that I could lose myself in this author’s words and narrator’s voice. Coming from a small southern town, it was easy to imagine the scenery and all scenarios in my mind’s eye. The long history of the twin sisters, Flannery & Patsy, show the ups and downs of sisterhood even if you are not a twin. The regrets and flaws as well as the strength and courage of each girl. Though set in an era that I was not born in, I could easily recall this story as if it was a tale that my grandmother would tell me growing up, about the times and the spirit. This lovely story pulls together a story of coming of age and it’s pitfalls, as well as tying in mystery and well kept family secrets. You leave after the story knowing that if you have loved anyone in your life you would have done the same. Much love to this author and the voice that brought it to life for me.

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Great reader

So reminiscent of 1950’s & beyond. I felt the story ended to quickly as it bunched a lot at the end.

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headline says its optional, why do I need one.

I thought the plot was good, but felt it was too drawn out with details that got lengthy and didn't add to the story. I enjoyed the old small town feel. otherwise all around decent book

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Captivating

great storyline, left me wanting to know more about the Butler Family and Jolene's full backstory!

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Another lovely book and it was free!

I always love Kim Michelle Richardson. such heartfelt books. The narration and Kentucky drawl is great. enjoyed it very much and have another on my wish list.

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Choices

A meandering walk through the the teenaged life of a young girl in the 50's. It stretches into the rest of Flannery's life and shows the effects of things that happened.

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Lots of twists

The narrator was a bit annoyed, over pronouncing ending punctuation. Some of her voices were cartoonish, but the story picked up after a slower beginning and ended with unexpected twists that wrapped up the story well.

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Mesmerizing and Lyrical

I absolutely loved the story and I'm so grateful you chose the perfect woman to narrate. The amazing performance of Marguerite Gavin splendidly brought this story to life in a way that was precious and heartbreaking at the same time.

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Had Potential

Flanary and her mom are haunted by the disappearance of her twin. When Patsy disappears on her prom night, the family is left with rumors, insinuations, ghost, worry, fear and the unknown. When the body of her sister is discovered, the past comes unraveled and threatens her future. It was a good storyline with twist and turns but I felt there was too much unanswered and the ending incomplete.

**Trigger warning: strong language, domestic violence and rape.

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