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Fingersmith

By: Sarah Waters
Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
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New York Times best-selling author of Affinity, Sarah Waters was named Author of the Year at the 2003 British Book Awards. Fingersmith was shortlisted for the Orange Prize and the Booker Prize, and was chosen as book of the year 2002 by more organizations than any other novel. Orphaned as an infant, Susan Trinder was raised by Mrs. Sucksby, “mother” to a host of pickpockets and con artists. To pay her debt, she joins legendary thief Gentleman in swindling an innocent woman out of her inheritence. But the two women form an unanticipated bond and the events that follow will surprise every listener.

©2002 Sarah Waters (P)2002 Recorded Books
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What a Story !

I loved this book ! Admittedly, there are a few over-long sections ( part 2 was a bit slow, but having a second perspective on the events in part 1 was intregel to the dynamic of the story ). The discriptions were almost cinematic, placing the reader in the scene. And, of course, the narrator ! Fantastic performance ! If you enjoy atmospheric stories set in Victorian England, similar to a Charles Dickons epic, this is for you.

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Simply the best.

No one is better than Sarah Waters. Character development is incredible. Story is suburb. My only regret is that she writes so slowly. Having said that her books are always worth the wait. And I can always reread her work. It never gets old.

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Fantastic

I cannot say how much I loved this book! The narration was fantastic. I ached every second to know sooner what happened next. What a great book!

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Not what I expected

I had no idea what this book would be about. This is a really good story and kept me guessing. Interesting characters and very well done--but know that it has a mild same-sex romance.

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Captivating

Narrator was phenomenal. Story is a favorite of mine and it is wonderful to see the characters done justice.

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It's Endless

The Narrator Juanita McMahon is the best part of this endless novel. I almost gave up reading it twice. I plodded on, however, determined to get to the end of the story, even though I was pretty sure I knew how it would end. I was right.

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Dragged a bit towards the end, but a great listen

loved the characters, narrator is fantastic, story becomes a bit predictable towards end as it lingers on past the final resolution. love how love among women is described and portrayed.

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Real unexpected twist

Love the book, the characters, and the reader! Kept me intrigued the whole 23 hrs. Many plots and twist that I didn’t even guess. Really enjoyed this read.

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Great listen!

I liked the story and the reader but I would like to rewrite the ending!!

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Loved this!!

This was a real “page turner.” I love everything about it. The book had so many twists and turns it kept me interested. I loved the readers accent.

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