Mrs. Mike

By: Benedict Freedman, Nancy Freedman

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Recently arrived in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, after a long, hard journey from Boston, 16-year-old Katherine Mary O'Fallon never imagined that she could lose her heart so easily or so completely. Standing over six feet tall, with "eyes so blue you could swim in them", Mike Flannigan is a well respected sergeant in the Canadian Mounted Police and a man of great courage, kindness, and humor. Together, he and his beloved Kathy manage to live a good, honest life in this harsh, unforgiving land and to find strength in a love as beautiful and compelling as the wilderness around them.©2002 Benedict and Nancy Freedman (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Only once in a long while does the lover of books come across a novel like this one. Mrs. Mike is an unforgettable story." ( Boston Herald)
"It is the personality of Sgt. Mike blowing through this account like a clear breeze that gives it a refreshing quality. Everyone's dream of a cop, he was also a romantic and understanding husband, the fondest of fathers, a man of honor and humor." ( The New York Times)

Great love story

A young girl leaves Boston at the turn of the century because of her pleurisy to go stay with her uncle in Canada. There she finds love, happiness and hardship. This was a very moving love story and gives you a glimpse into life in Canada at the turn of the century. Just be sure to have some tissue handy.

The narrator did an excellent job of bringing the story to life.

Wonderful!!

A breath of fresh air! I enjoyed both the story and the narration. I laughed and I cried throughout this touching coming of age tale of a young girl who finds herself making a life in the wilderness of the Canadian frontier.

Love This Book!

Beautifully written, it was like poetry to me. The story line, the lives and hardships, love and laughter, the images produced by the details of the story. I love the intertwined lives if the Indians and migrated people coming together. intriguing and captivating. I believe the authors are producing a sequel which I will be delighted to have and listen. I will cherish this read!!

A delight to read again

I first read "Mrs. Mike" as a teenager and I was enthralled with the strange world that this very young woman moved through. The narrative was so compelling to me. Now, probably 50 years later, I have had the chance to relive that wonderful story. The narration was outstanding, and, of course, I loved the telling of the story once again. I'm so happy I got to experience this yet again.

Great entertainment

Wonderful characters, interesting plot, and skillful writing. Very interesting to read about 1900 life in small Canadian settlement, and to read about the natives and their ways.