The Mulberry Tree

By: Jude Deveraux

Narrated by: Melissa Hughes

Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's Summary

She had a perfect life. Then she got a real life....

For nearly 20 years, quiet, unassuming Lillian Manville has devoted herself to her self-made billionaire husband - and enjoyed a luxurious life of splendid homes, trips, jewels, and clothes. But when James Manville dies in a plane crash, Lillian's grief is compounded by a shocking mystery: All that Jimmie has left to her is an old farmhouse in tiny Calburn, Virginia. Now, Lillian's unexpected circumstances are leading her to a made-over life in Calburn, an exciting business - and a sweet new love with a handsome local man.

But will she have the courage to unveil the truth surrounding a past scandal and the loss of her husband? The answers may be as close as the mulberry tree in her yard - and Lillian must dig deep within herself to Wght the secrets and lies that threaten to uproot the past she cherished and the future she treasures....

This lush best seller shines with the passion, intrigue, and warmth that is Jude Deveraux at her best.

©2012 Jude Deveraux (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

It will draw you in

This book starts off in medias res. You will wonder from the very first page -- what in the world is going on??? The main character will draw you in as she discovers who she is and who the man was that she married. She will also make you want to head to the kitchen and cook a five course meal! There are no really red hot love scenes but there are more than enough mysteries to keep you enthralled! I enjoyed this book until the end (which left me a little dissappointed but I still recommend this book).

Almost!

I was very close to rating this book as a 5 all around. however great the story was it fell flat in the end. All that detail in the book was awesome but what a deflated ending.

Great Book

Great book. I listened to some parts of the book several times! Fantastic listening overall

Deveraux at her best!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend "The Mulberry Tree" to a friend. I enjoyed the book. If you enjoy Jude Deveraux this is a must read!

not one of her better ones

What did you love best about The Mulberry Tree?

the old house and lands coming alive and her canning

Would you recommend The Mulberry Tree to your friends? Why or why not?

no-older story, not one of Jude's better

What about Melissa Hughes’s performance did you like?

her accents

Any additional comments?

sorry i wasted a whole credit on it

Narration was grating

I like Jude Deveraux, but just could not become immersed in the story because of the narration. It felt dated, a bit stiff. Wanted to like this book but it was a wasted credit.

A very INTERESTING read.

This type of book is my favorite. You don’t want to put it down because it’s so interesting and you want to know what happens, but it’s not suspenseful or driven by strong emotion. It just so darn INTERESTING. I can listen to this book every few years and feel like I’m visiting old friends and immerse into their comfortable, hopeful, struggling lives.
Well developed and intricate characters. Thorough plot with quite a lot of pleasant surprise and intrigue, but not suspenseful..it is restful.

outstanding

great acting
great story
very suspenceful, kept me wanting more and more
enjoyable, not too long.

A third in and very bored....

Definitely struggling here. The characters are not interesting and the story is contrived. I am going to return it and get my credit back. Deveraux can do better.

Another great story!

My favorite author. her stories never disappoint me. her characters are interesting and I never want to put it down.