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The Story Keeper

By: Lisa Wingate
Narrated by: Abby Craden, Bahni Turpin
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Summary

Successful New York editor Jen Gibbs is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing - until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in turn-of-the-century Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to The Story Keeper's hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought she'd left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster book deal may be higher than she's willing to pay.

©2014 Lisa Wingate (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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Mesmorising

I didn't want this book to end. All the different stories and timelines were interwoven like beautiful silk. I also enjoyed the historical side of the book. It is the first book I have read by Lisa Wingate and I have just bought another title. It will be the first of many of that I am sure.

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Magnificent!!

I haven’t enjoyed listening to a book as much as this for ages!! I absolutely stayed awake at night because I couldn’t stop. I love the combination of ‘found’ manuscript & stories of the characters. I had no inkling of the history of this area of the U.S. but I am inspired to research it further as a result of listening.

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Wow

Amazing book. Could not stop listening it was fabulous. A great story and lovely narration.
Well we’ll worth the listen.

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A great read. Can’t wait for more

Engaging from start to finish. Great story cutting across generations dmd cultures. Well written with believable characters. Can’t wait for her next book.

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This is a keeper

Magical… I was utterly bewitched by the unfolding story. Superb writing, a fascinating read .

I will be buying the print version.

Wonderful narration

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Curiously interesting

Very interesting book, I got hooked after a few chapters and then never wanted to stop listening to it

The only downside I found were the accents a bit heavy at times but I expect they are fairly authentic of the area

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Get lost in the Appalachians!

A riveting tale with well researched detail providing a strong sense of place. The readers accents also accentuated this. I didn’t want it to end.

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what a gem!!!

I'm so lucky to have found this book, if you like intrigue, romance, history, injustice, family issues, you'll love this!!

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Wow!

The story and it’s narration is perfect. I haven’t enjoyed an audible this much in a long time.

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wonderful

this story is written with so much feeling . at times I felt as though I was traveling with the characters. I felt as if I knew them or of them as kin. lovely read.

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