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The Union Quilters

An Elm Creek Quilts Novel

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The Union Quilters

By: Jennifer Chiaverini
Narrated by: Christina Moore
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New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini’s beloved Elm Creek Quilts series here takes listeners back to the Civil War for a powerful tale of husbands, wives, and a nation torn apart. Fervent abolitionism rules the day in 1862 Water’s Ford, Pennsylvania. So when the local men answer Mr. Lincoln’s call to arms, wives are left behind to keep the town functioning. Fortunately, the ladies of Elm Creek Valley have an ingenious plan.

Sew much more: listen to all of our Elm Creek Quilts titles.©2011 Jennifer Chiaverini (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction War & Military Westerns Women's Fiction
Rich Historical Detail • Engaging Storylines • Complex Characters • Emotional Depth • Surprising Ending
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If you could sum up The Union Quilters in three words, what would they be?

Took me a little bit to get into it, but once I did I couldn't stop listening to it. I love all the history as in all of her books.

Enjoyed it

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What did you love best about The Union Quilters?

How well the author intertwined a quilt, a quilting circle and their soldier husbands perspectives into a story with no ends left untied.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Gerta was my favorite. She was most interesting being the scandal of the whole circle and the town yet compassionate to those fighting for the country. And she was a paid employee; unheard of in those times.

Have you listened to any of Christina Moore’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't heard her before but I thought she did an excellent job with characters whether they were male or possessing an accent.

If you could take any character from The Union Quilters out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Gerta. Seems she'd have a plethora of stories to share.

Great Historical Fiction.

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Chiaverini has a talent for historical fiction that makes you feel like you are there.

Families, Civil War, Abolition & Freedoms

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The narrator has amazing gifts as her voice embodies each unique character. The story has tears and triumph and a surprise ending. One of the best of this series.

One of the best of this series.

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I have read several of Chiaverini's Elm Creek Quilters series books, and expected this one to be similar. It wasn't. The world of the book is the American Civil War, in a community where loyalties are divided. The production of an opportunity quilt and subsequent publication of patterns is an interesting but minor subplot. For the most part, however, the story is about the lives of brothers, lovers, and husbands at war and in the prison camps, and the communication between women and their soldiers. Once I gave in to the author's idea for the book, rather than mine, I found it every bit as interesting and rewarding as the others.

More social history than quilting

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I would highly recommend this book to people who enjoy historical novels. I felt more aware of the Civil War.

The Union Quilters

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the best one in the series. this series just keeps getting better and better, but this book is a standout.

Amazing story!!

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Again, the story is so interesting and even though I have read most of her other books about Elm Creek, there were so many surprises in the story, especially the ending.

Wonderful Again!

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This book was full of wonderful historical references that brought the Civil War to life in great detail! I thoroughly enjoy this series, and appreciate how she brings these characters to life (whether it is the modern day quilters or their ancestors). I eagerly await the next in the series!

Another Great Read

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I have read all 17 of Jennifer Chiaverini's Elm Creek books (and plan to read the remaining 4), and this is my favourite by far! I have loved the others too, but this book stands out!

Best book!

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