In the Bleak Midwinter

By: Julia Spencer-Fleming

Narrated by: Suzanne Toren

Clare Fergusson, St. Alban's new priest, fits like a square peg in the conservative Episcopal parish at Miller's Kill, New York. She is not just a "lady"; she's a tough ex-Army chopper pilot, and nobody's fool. Then a newborn infant left at the church door brings her together with the town's police chief, Russ Van Alstyne, who's also ex-Army and a cynical good shepherd for the stray sheep of his hometown. Their search for the baby's mother quickly leads them into the secrets that shadow Miller's Kill like the ever-present Adirondacks. What they discover is a world of trouble, an attraction to each other--and murder....

©2002 Julia Spencer-Fleming (P)2010 BBC Audio

My favorite series begins here

After reading the entire series, I am now listening to them. Suzanne Toren is spot-on with the voices and I am enjoying them even more with her excellent narration. In the Bleak Midwinter introduces Russ and Clare and by the end of the book (which is so complete with strong characters, a solid mystery and heartwarming humor) you can't wait to start the next one. Clare's military background enables her to hold her own when confronted with danger,changing Russ' initial annoyance with her, to admiration. You'll be rooting for them all the way.
Hopefully, audible.com with offer all of them.

Good story...enjoyable

If you could sum up In the Bleak Midwinter in three words, what would they be?

Good book...I will listen to more from the author. Characters are good and the story holds your interest

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rev Clare Fergueson ... I picture her looking like Angela Lansbery

Which character – as performed by Suzanne Toren – was your favorite?

Rev Clare...she made her a very believable character

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No I listen on my drive to work

Any additional comments?

No, just an enjoyable story

Heartwarming tale

With twists and turns you would not expect, restraint and love. A heartwarming tale about good people who get caught in unexpected circumstances. Hated to set it down because I wanted to hear what would happen next. In the end, it's always love

exciting story

Having Female Rev. was a nice switch as a heroine. Being from the Adir., it was fun to hear familiar names and roads.

Enjoyable

All Julia Spencer-Fleming's books follow the same format. The Reverend gets involved in a situation, goes out on her own to answer questions, gets into trouble and is rescued by the sherriff. However, they are all good reads in that she develops her characters well and the inner turmoil of Claire Ferguson is believeable. The novel moves right along. I really enjoy this author.