'Til the Well Runs Dry

By: Lauren Francis-Sharma

Narrated by: Ron Butler, Bahni Turpin

Lauren Francis-Sharma's 'Til the Well Runs Dry opens in a seaside village in the north of Trinidad where young Marcia Garcia, a gifted and smart-mouthed 16-year-old seamstress, lives alone, raising two small boys and guarding a family secret. When she meets Farouk Karam, an ambitious young policeman, the risks and rewards in Marcia's life amplify forever.

On an island rich with laughter, Calypso, Carnival, cricket, beaches and salty air, sweet fruits and spicy stews, the novel follows Marcia and Farouk from their amusing and passionate courtship through personal and historical events that threaten Marcia's secret, entangle the couple and their children in a scandal, and endanger the future for all of them.

'Til the Well Runs Dry tells the twinned stories of a spirited woman's love for one man and her bottomless devotion to her children. For listeners who cherish the previously untold stories of women's lives, here is a story of grit and imperfection and love that has not been told before.

©2014 Lauren Francis-Sharma (P)2015 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Remarkably accomplished first-time novelist Francis-Sharma makes it clear on page one that Marcia is strong, courageous, and resourceful." (Booklist)

"The two narrators, Ron Butler and Bahni Turpin, are superb choices who move the listener smoothly between the two main characters." (AudioFile)

Don't miss this one

I fell in love with this book right away. It made me smile, think and laugh out loud. I even identified with some of the thoughts some of the characters had. I learned some things too. I did not know the history of Trinidad. The narrators could not be better. I have a feeling there may be a sequel.

Well written story

But too overwhelming for my preference. The story and narration deserve 5 stars but it was just too sad to enjoy.

An emotional rollercoaster ride

I absolutely could not stop listening to this book! Well written and incredible narrators

Intriguing story

I enjoyed this book for many reasons. The strength of these women was inspiring. Learning more about their culture made me appreciate their struggle. The readers made this book even more enjoyable. Nothing ruins a great audio book like a poor reader! Well done.

Words cannot express...

This book was SO good, so well performed and so well written and so ALIVE!