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Pearl

By: Lauraine Snelling
Narrated by: Alexandra O'Karma
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Publisher's summary

Award-winning author Lauraine Snelling continues the story of Ruby Torvald in book two of her Dakotah Treasures series. Ruby's most recent boarder at the Dove House is schoolteacher Pearl Hossfuss. Avoiding an arranged marriage, Pearl has deserted her home in Chicago to teach in Little Missouri. There she has befriended Ruby and fallen for carpenter Carl Hegland. But her father threatens to take her back home. Ruby must turn to God for the strength to stand up to her father.
Don't miss the other titles in the Dakotah Treasures series.
©2004 Lauraine Snelling (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

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Enjoyed it

I would actually give it a 4.5. Even though you already know where the plot is going, it's fun getting there.

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Louder please

The narrator speaks too softly. I couldn’t hear half of what she was saying even on full volume.

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Excellent listen! not as Jesus-y as it sounds

I enjoyed this book even more than the first. I purchased Ruby not realizing that these were "inspirational." But, because of the historical context, the references to religion fit well with the story, which is sweet and interesting and wonderfully narrated.

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Great book, not so great narration

Although the narrator did better on this book, than the last...she still makes the main character sound like an extremely boring person.

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Sweet series.

I listened to this book on a looonnnggg road trip which may have been a mistake. The narrator is a bit montone, but it may have been the monotone highway I was on. The story is sweet. The series is a good one.

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the reader did not the same as other ones have her

I did not like the reader
I believe another could make it more enjoyable. the story is very enjoyable

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Great book!

At the chapter splits, some of the novel was missing and the reader's pronunciation of the 'wh's was so airy that it was strange to listen to. Otherwise, I loved this book!

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Pearl

This was a.very special book. I do not want to describe the story as it needs to be read. It is my second time listening and am so glad I did. Had missed so much the first time going to sleep at bedtime. Now on to Book 3.

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Ms. Snelling scores again.

L. Snelling never disappoints. And this narrator gives a performance that supports the storyline rather than calling attention to herself. A winning combination.

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Good listen

I enjoyed this book. The narrator has a unique voice, but I liked her. Listen to the sample before buying.

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