The Midwife's Revolt

The Midwife, Book 1

By: Jodi Daynard

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

On a dark night in 1775, Lizzie Boylston is awakened by the sound of cannons. From a hill south of Boston, she watches as fires burn in Charlestown, in a battle that she soon discovers has claimed her husband's life.

Alone in a new town, Lizzie grieves privately but takes comfort in her deepening friendship with Abigail Adams. Soon, word spreads of Lizzie's extraordinary midwifery and healing skills, and she begins to channel her grief into caring for those who need her. But when two traveling patriots are poisoned, Lizzie finds herself with far more complicated matters on her hands - she suspects a political plot intended to harm Abigail and her family. Determined to uncover the truth, Lizzie becomes entangled in a conspiracy that could not only destroy her livelihood - and her chance at finding love again - but also lead to the downfall of a new nation.

©2015 Jodi Daynard (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Amazing wonderful story!!!!

As another Reviewer stated and I pass along here, if you were a fan of the Outlander series or the Into the Wilderness series you will love this book too! The prose is bittersweet without being saccharin. The Revolutionary war time period is one of such dramatic patriotism yet it's also accurately portrayed by the hardworking women who kept the farms going and contributed in any way they could amidst just surviving. It's a love story, a friendship novel, a mystery thriller and a dramatic saga all rolled into one. The Narrator did a tremendous job of telling the story and it wouldn't have been the same without her - she captured the feel of the book perfectly. I highly recommend this book!!!!

Enchanting, engaging tale.

I read several books a week, so many per year. This is by far one of the best I have read in a very long time. It brings alive the Revolution and the roles that women and families played in our fight for independence.

Very enjoyable!

This is a really interesting book about women who are struggling to survive during the American Revolution. Abigail Adams plays a large roll in this book as the neighbor and friend of Lizzie. It shows the strength that women had during these hard times when there were relatively few men left in the area. It is a heartwarming story and I recommend it.

Terrific book!

this book gives one some good insights into life during the a Revolutionary War. An easy read, er, listen. good story. really enjoyed it.

Lovely story

History reflected in average lives during the revolutionary times in America. Great story. Can’t wait to listen to the next book.

Long

The story got a bit long and the timeline bounced around some but was beautifully done

Great story

I really enjoyed this story! The only thing I think would have improved it is the voices used could have been a little more exciting to listen to. But when the narration of this story is compared to most narratives this is one of the very best narratives I have ever listened to! Definitely recommended to read or listen to!!!!!!

A wonderful historical novel.

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." When received this book I didn't realize it was a book about the revolutionary war. I loved it. Joni Daynard makes it seem so real, it was hard to realize it was fiction blended with fact. This was the first book of Jodi's that I have read and look forward to the next one.

Slow at times

A little slow at times. Good ending. I would have liked the female characters to continue their feisty behavior rather than becoming more "womanly" in the end.

Swept away by this great tale!

Would you listen to The Midwife's Revolt again? Why?

Yes and I plan to do just that! The story was fantastic and the reader delivered a beautiful performance.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All the characters are so well developed and you route for every single one.

Which character – as performed by Julia Whelan – was your favorite?

Abigail Adams, she is the constant voice of reason.

Who was the most memorable character of The Midwife's Revolt and why?

Lizzie