Born in Shame

Born in Trilogy, Book 3

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Fiacre Douglas

Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Shannon Bodine is a talented graphic artist whose life revolves around her job at a prestigious New York advertising agency. Her world is turned upside down when she learns the identity of her real father: Thomas Concannon.

Respecting her late mother's wish, Shannon travels, however reluctantly, to County Clare. There, her loneliness and shame melt away in the embrace of the family she never knew existed. And amid the lush Irish landscape, steeped in mysticism and legend, she discovers the possibility of a love that is meant to be.

©2007 Nora Roberts (P)2007 Brilliance Audio

Great story

It took me ages to start on this series again, purely because I couldn't get past the narrator, but I so enjoyed the first book's story line, I just had to.

The 3 books come together beautifully - well predicted but that's why you read her!

The narrator - I just didn't like - I sort of cut him off and only listened to the story - if one can understand that.

Still worth the read!

Need more books like this

What made the experience of listening to Born in Shame the most enjoyable?

I love the whole family story

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved te main character (forgot her name) I liked how she didn't like the other sisters until she met them

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I would like more stories like this. Based in Ireland

Tempestuous

This tempestuous love rang notes in my heart of my experience, fruition of my daughter.

Rich History mixed with human issues!

Would you consider the audio edition of Born in Shame to be better than the print version?

I have only listened to this book so I can not compare the written with the audio.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Each character was interesting in there own way and gave debth and interest to the story and cultural/family issues.

Any additional comments?

I enjoy all of this authors books on tape. The narrator/s have great acents and even better inflection.

A good start to the Born In Series

I really enjoyed Born in Shame as well as the other 2 books in the series. Having a natural Irish voice for a series set in Ireland makes the listening easy and enjoyable & Fiacre Douglas does an amazing job making the story come to life. Nora Roberts does not disappoint in her descriptive writing, as I can picture the main character in all her different surroundings. The romance is not unrealistic; both characters are very believable. Definitely my favorite of the Born in Series.

Love narrator and the story!

Makes the reader examine the sacrifice one makes for loving someone, and the real cost for choosing love.

I listened enthralled.

I loved the characters. The mix of myth and reality was enchanting. It was a good ending to the trilogy.

Recommended

The good story, tho, my least favorite of the three. Shannon kept saying she was a strong decisive woman. I found her to be wishy washy and stubborn about it. I can understand some of it but not to that extent. I felt bad for Murphy.

The tie in with the past was weak didn't really jive as it should have.

The narration was excellent.

Fiacre Douglas, Smooth as Irish Malt Whiskey

Oh, I missed out on this third book for the last 10 years. This is one to enjoy as is all three in the series. they are uplifting, fun, and puts you right back down the country Lane heading to the pub For a pint and a great Irish lunch, and of course brown bread. This is a series that I pull out every so many years and now I’ve completed the trilogy trilogy.
Where are my comments of help?

Get caught up in Ireland

If you could sum up Born in Shame in three words, what would they be?

This is a really enjoyable read. Feels like your right there. It was hard for me to put down and hated when it was done. Wanted more

Who was your favorite character and why?

Maggie she gives real character to all the books

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes very much