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A More Perfect Union
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- Narrated by: Marcus Stewart
- Series: The Midwife Series, Book 3
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 05-23-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $19.99
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In 1794, Johnny Watkins returns to America from Barbados, intent on becoming a great statesman. Even his hero, John Adams, believes the gifted boy will go far. There's just one catch: Johnny must learn to pass for white.
He finds a spirited and lovely confidante in Kate, one of the few who knows that Johnny's father had been born a slave. But as he moves closer toward the new city of Washington, Johnny leaves Kate behind, falling instead for a prominent Maryland heiress who may not have his best interests at heart. Embroiled in the vicious politics of the approaching election, Johnny lives every moment at risk of being unmasked.
Then, a discovery about Thomas Jefferson, one that could sway the election, imperils not only Johnny's future but also his life. In the end, Johnny learns who his real friends are - and the truth behind the great promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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- KitKat1245
- 12-19-17
The First Two Books Were Sooo Good!!
I found this one to be a little lackluster. Thought the ending to be a little “eh” as well.
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- Bo Albers
- 09-30-17
Beautiful story
Having read the other two books in the series I was moved to listen to this one. It was a touching story of a strong honorable young man who grappled with his secret of his mixed race heritage. He was involved with our early government and learned the hard way that not all men are honorable and that most politicians aren't. The voices created by this author were well characterized and I thoroughly enjoyed this story
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- Marguerette Carol Mays
- 08-04-17
I was disappointed
Is there anything you would change about this book?
I loved her first book of this series.....but this book found me falling asleep with its wandering about and i was disappointed with it as it revised history in a profound way!!!!
Would you ever listen to anything by Jodi Daynard again?
not sure
What about Marcus Stewart’s performance did you like?
I thought it was beautifully preformed
Could you see A More Perfect Union being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
No.......not on its faulty history revisions
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-14-18
enjoyable
as the third book in the series, I looked forward to hearing this final story. I struggled, however, to finish it. The middle was a bit tedious. but, I enjoyed it overall.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-13-17
Finale not so grand...
I really enjoyed the series, it this last one was super slow. I kept hoping it was building, but not so much. I listened to the end to hear the conclusion of the characters, but I think I would have been OK if I had stopped after #2.
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- Lydjahh
- 11-11-17
A perfect ending!
I listened to the first two books in the series and loved them, so I had to get the 3rd one! I used a credit that I was planning to use on a different book, but alas, I didn't want to wait! This is an historical romance and not my usual genre.