Sample

Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
Audible Plus auto-renews for $7.95/mo after 30 days. Upgrade or cancel anytime.

Runaway Quilt

By: Jennifer Chiaverini
Narrated by: Christina Moore
Try for $0.00

$7.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $21.49

Buy for $21.49

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

In this intriguing novel, master quilter Sylvia Compson comes across an heirloom quilt that muddles her heritage. She's always believed her ancestors were active in the Underground Railroad - but perhaps she's been mistaken.
©2002 Jennifer Claverini (P)2008 Recorded Books,LLC

Critic reviews

"Chiaverini manages to impart a healthy dollop of history in a folksy style, while raising moral questions in a suspenseful narrative." ( Publishers Weekly)

What listeners say about Runaway Quilt

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    427
  • 4 Stars
    116
  • 3 Stars
    38
  • 2 Stars
    13
  • 1 Stars
    3
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    376
  • 4 Stars
    82
  • 3 Stars
    20
  • 2 Stars
    4
  • 1 Stars
    2
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    365
  • 4 Stars
    86
  • 3 Stars
    17
  • 2 Stars
    11
  • 1 Stars
    4

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Best Story of the Series

Lovely story with twists and turns. the author makes flashbacks and learning history a joy.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

My favorite in the series thus far!

I loved the historical aspect of this book. As always, the characters are strong and believable as in all of Jennifer's books. Can't wait to start another book in the Elm Creek Quilter's series!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Loved this book!

What made the experience of listening to Runaway Quilt the most enjoyable?

It was like listening to two separate stories, both interesting.

What about Christina Moore’s performance did you like?

Good narrator

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The Runaway Quilt is a good title, I'd keep that.

Any additional comments?

I have recommended this book to several friends and family members. I bought a copy for someone who prefers to read.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

Family tree mystery

Love how the author interweaves stories of Sylvia's ancestors into current plot of Elm Creek Quilters. Good depiction of pre-civil war era.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Family

One can only hope to know ones own family history and to get a glimpse into the family of the Bernstein family is quite the insight into our own family story For like their family my own has many wonderful twists and turns. Love all the stories that I have been listening to and look forward to the rest of the series thanks for making it great fun to enjoy them while I work on my own quilts

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Amazing story ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

I'm reading all the books of the Elm Creek Quilters series and I like them...but this one is the BEST so far. Such a gripping tale.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Enjoying this series

This has been my favorite book in this series so far but I also enjoyed the first two very much. The performance has been perfect in every book making it so alive you feel like you are there.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Another Chiaverini masterpiece!

Where does Runaway Quilt rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Yes, the story line is engaging AND the reader (Christina Moore) brings the entire experience to life! Jennifer Chiaverini's books are filled with details that flesh out each character and situation, making both believeable. You do not have to be a quilter to enjoy each book.

What did you like best about this story?

The historical aspect of this book and the characters that are encountered in other works makes this book particularly satisfying. Although this book could easily be experienced as a "stand alone" if the reader/listener was just starting the Chiaverini series, it is even better when you have some character background from other boks.

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

I have listened to at least 10 of Christina Moore's performances and all I can say is she truly makes the book come alive!! I have actually looked for other books where she is the reader - not so much for the subject matter, BUT because she is such a talented performer.

If you could take any character from Runaway Quilt out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Joanna would be my choice to spend time with! I love her character and admire how she is portrayed. Her strength and determination are inspiring - even to us reader/listeners! Also..........I have a bunch of unanswered questions that she could easily handle! Ha.

Any additional comments?

I am, admittedly, a Jennifer Chiaverini .........addict! Her stories are captivating, the characters totally believable and I await each new book! For readers/listeners seeking an "escape" that is filled with people that one can truly believe existed, and situations that never appear contrived but are totally plausible and NO unnecessary vocabulary, vulgarity or ............X rated anything - this is a safe and satisfying choice.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Wow, a great review of history

A review of history, quilting, and a wonderful story to tie them together. I was totally enfolded in the drama. Thanks to a wonderful author. Cynthia

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

It’s wonderful

Kept me hooked from the beginning to the end. Jennifer’s books always do!! Never regret reading any book written by Jennifer Chiaverini .

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!