An Unseemly Wife

By: E. B. Moore

Narrated by: Natalie Gold

Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Not all journeys come to an end....

1867: Ruth Holtz has more blessings than she can count - a loving husband, an abundant farm, beautiful children, and the warm embrace of the Amish community. Then, the English arrive, spreading incredible stories of free land in the West and inspiring her husband to dream of a new life in Idaho. Breaking the rules of their Order, Ruth’s husband packs up his pregnant wife and their four children and joins a wagon train heading west. Though Ruth is determined to keep separate from the English, as stricture demands, the harrowing journey soon compels her to accept help from two unlikely allies: Hortence, the preacher’s wife, and the tomboyish, teasing Sadie. But as these new friendships lead to betrayal, what started as a quest for a brighter future ends with Ruth making unthinkable sacrifices, risking faith and family, and transforming into a woman she never imagined she’d become.

©2014 Elizabeth Bradley Moore (P)2014 Audible Inc.

good book

Loved it just wondering if there is a follow-up book that continues the story.

This book is a gift, wrapped up with a story inside.

Mysteries are often rated as page turners but this story captures your heart with phrases that open worlds different from my own. Ruth is an amazingly strong woman, "Simple" like steel.
I will listen to this book again and share it with as many people as I can find. It is a story of hope and love, dedication and guidance. Life is not fair and we make of it as best we can. The words of this author draw you into a worldof complexity and ultimately simplicity. The narration is exquisite and enhances the words of the author in many ways. I will find her again. I have a strong need to find other works of this author.


Treat yourself and listen.

I love Natalie Gold

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

The first part up until the ending is all right. I cared about these folks like I'd care about my own siblings. Too much time was spend reminiscing for Ruth-- I understand that the past made her the person she was and it was the only way she could make sense of the world, but still... I would gift it to a woman on bedrest if I knew she could handle the complications that happen...

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I want to banish whomever came up with the ending to an island.

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

Natalie Gold is a phenomenal speaker and reader. I listened to her read the Magnus Flyte books-- she was great then, too, but I liked the Magnus Flyte books better.

Did An Unseemly Wife inspire you to do anything?

I wanted to hop in a covered wagon and tour the country. No, I wanted to become Amish... not really. It gave me greater compassion for a lady in my church who left the Amish. I didn't realize what she did when she left the fold, leaving her family, getting shunned, and perhaps treated poorly. I'm going to make sure to send one of my kids over when she gives birth to take care of her garden for her as her own family is actively shunning her.

Any additional comments?

The ending annoyed me. The author had me until the end. I was hoping that there would be more. That is a good thing, right? I wish it went on a little longer. I wish that we knew more about Sadie.

A different kind of Westward Ho

I enjoyed this story, even though part of it made me cry. It's from the point of view of a woman who doesn't want to leave her home to go west in a Conestoga wagon, which is a nice change from most westerns.
My only real quibble is that the ending left me hanging, because the main character has a major decision to make,, and the author doesn't let us know what comes next. It's left up to us to guess.

Beautifully written

Absolutely beautiful book. I could listen to Natalie Gold read all day. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because the ending fell short for me. It left me wishing there were a sequel or at the very least a few more chapters.

Great

I couldn’t stop listening to this book. I didn’t want it to end. Highly recommended

Amazing and powerful

This story gripped me from the beginning. I love the way it was told. From beginning to end full of content, suspense, drama, heartfelt believe, love, sorrow, and blessings.

disappointed

I struggled through this one... just didn't listen to all of it. Some may like it...