The Whiskey Sea

By: Ann Howard Creel

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

Motherless and destitute, Frieda Hope grows up during Prohibition determined to make a better life for herself and her sister, Bea. The girls are taken in by a kindly fisherman named Silver, and Frieda begins to feel at home whenever she is on the water. When Silver sells his fishing boat to WWI veteran Sam Hicks, thinking Sam would be a fine husband for Frieda, she's outraged. But Frieda manages to talk Sam into teaching her to repair boat engines instead, so she has a trade of her own and won't have to marry.

Frieda quickly discovers that a mechanic's wages won't support Bea and Silver, so she joins a team of rumrunners, speeding into dangerous waters to transport illegal liquor. Frieda becomes swept up in the lucrative, risky work - and swept off her feet by a handsome Ivy Leaguer who's in it just for fun.

As danger mounts and her own feelings threaten to drown her, can Frieda find her way back to solid ground - and to a love that will sustain her?

©2016 Ann Howard Creel (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

although the narrator has improved

she is still very difficult to listen to.. the first 2 chapters were great....then she went back to her Oh! my! god! the! world! is! ending! for every single sentence. I have no clue if the story is good.

captivating story

the story and the narration held my attention throughout the entirety of the book. I love stories that Encompass a little bit history and I love how the author pulled you into Frieda's Life in Her small coastal town. it's filled with raw emotion.

great story

I didn't want it to end. A great story and wonderful descriptions. Would have liked more detail in the characters.

A story that weaves into your heart

Ann Howard Creel has a controlled cadence to her writing that unfurls at a perfect pace. Her narrative lulls you into every moment of the story with her rich and thought provoking characters. There are twists, turns, regrets, love, loss and a provocative main character you can’t (nor should you) pass up.

I loved everything about this book

The story of Freda is as intriguing and ever-changing as the sea. All of the characters in this book are interesting and well developed. The feel and taste of the sea permeates the whole story. The narrator is perfect. Highly recommended.