All My Secrets

De: Lynn Austin

Narrado por: Sarah Zimmerman

Three generations of women in one family must reckon with the choices they have made and their hopes for the future.

New York, 1898. The only thing more shocking than Arthur Stanhope III’s unexpected death is the revelation that his will bestows his company—and most of the vast fortune that goes with it—to the nearest male heir, leaving his mother, wife, and daughter nearly impoverished. His widow, Sylvia, quickly realizes she must set aside her grief to ensure their daughter, Adelaide, is launched into society as soon as the appropriate mourning period passes. If Sylvia can find a wealthy husband for Addy before anyone realizes they’re practically destitute, there will be little disruption to the lifestyle they’re accustomed to.

Sylvia’s mother-in-law, Junietta, believes their life could use a little disruption. She has watched Sylvia play her role as a society wife, as Junietta once did, despite what it cost them both. Junietta vows to give her granddaughter the power to choose a path beyond what society expects. But for Addy to have that chance, both mother and grandmother must first confront painful truths about their own choices. Only in bringing their secrets to light can they hope to reshape their family inheritance into a legacy more fulfilling than they ever dared dream.

©2024 Lynn Austin (P)2024 Recorded Books

She did it again!

Such a wonderful story. I just love how Lynn Austin plops you right down in American History and brings it to life. The vivid characters and addictive story line kept me captive. I can’t believe I finished it so fast and now I have to wait for her next work 😭

Good Story

Lynn Austin is a wonderful author and I enjoy her books very much. I would have enjoyed this book more with a different narrator. This narrator is good, but her habit of a vocal lilt and fall at the end of almost every sentence is so prominent that it’s annoying. Also, there’s barely any vocal distinction between characters.

This book has wonderful moments of inspiration and insight. I do so appreciate this about Lynn Austin’s writing.

Moving story

I love Lynn Austin’s books and this one did not disappoint. Also loved the narrator’s voice.

Stick with it

This is a tried and true—and much repeated—theme among authors. It is very much like Lynn's A Proper Pursuit but with different characters in a different situation. At first it seems like an unbalanced "shame on wealthy people" story. Which I find hypocritical because, unless you're living like the very poor in a third-world country, compared to them, we're all living extravagantly. But, while some of Lynn's characters take a hard line against the wealthy, others take a different viewpoint. If you stick with it, the main point seems to be that wealth doesn't have to define you, and that wealth combined with charity is honorable.

This narrator is very good. Good characters' voices and well-acted.

Rich Characters

I enjoyed the changes that each character underwent. They learned from each other’s secrets and came to appreciate the depths of their individual personalities.

Enjoyable Listen

I enjoyed listening to Lynn Austin‘s books. I especially enjoyed the relationships of the grandmother, mother and daughter.

Great book

great book!!!! Super clever. Neat story!!! Very inspiring!!! The characters were developed well! Fun to read.

exciting story!

good story with all the back story you were kept guess as what would happen next!

Amazing

Found myself hurrying to wake up in the morning, just to listen to this book!!

All My Secrets

I liked it very much. I’ve had a good storyline and kept my attention. I recommend it.