Mrs. Wiggins

By: Mary Monroe

Narrated by: Shari Peele

Reminiscent of her captivating, scandalous Mama Ruby series, New York Times best-selling author Mary Monroe crafts a story set in the Deep South during the Depression, in this tale of a woman determined to have a respectable life - no matter what it costs to keep it....

The daughter of a prostitute mother and an alcoholic father, Maggie Franklin knew her only way out was to marry someone upstanding and church-going. Someone like Hubert Wiggins, the most eligible man in Lexington, Alabama - and the son of its most revered preacher. Proper and prosperous, Hubert is glad to finally have a wife, even one with Maggie's background. For Hubert has a secret he desperately needs to stay hidden. And Maggie's unexpected charm, elegance, and religious devotion makes her the perfect partner in lies....

Their surprising union makes the Wiggins the town's most envied couple - complete with a son, Claude, whom Maggie idolizes. Until he falls in love with the worst possible fiancee. Terrified, Maggie won't let Daisy destroy her son. And when her employer's brother sexually harasses her, Maggie knows something needs to be done about him as well. In fact, she realizes there are an awful lot of sinning "disruptive" people who should be eliminated from her perfect world....

But the more Maggie tries to take control, the more obstacles are thrown in her way. And when it seems like the one person she always expected to be there is starting to drift away, Maggie will play one final, merciless game to secure what she's fought so hard to earn....

©2021 Mary Monroe (P)2021 Recorded Books

What a great listen!

I downloaded this title based on a friend's recommendation and it did not disappoint...DO NOT be fooled by the innocuous title, there is so much more to this woman's story than meets the eye! I loved how it subtly snuck up on me, and then kept me hooked. Definitely worth the credit.

Lawd, Mrs. Wiggins!!!!

to be quite honest this book was nothing that I had imagined. but with that said, all of the twists and turns were greatly welcomed. I mostly enjoyed the narrator, for she was able to bring each character to life with her southern accent. Mrs Wiggins was the epitome of " by any means necessary". I would certainly recommend this book.

wanted morr

great book it kept me wanting to hear more, thought that should kill the husband.

Very good read.

Everything about this book was good. read it to and from work, and while at home. finished it while at work. Love Mary Monroe's books. one of my favorite authors.

Woah! Mary Monroe did it again!

I loved this book from beginning to end! The ending was so sad. The narrator did an awesome job.