Trouble the Water

A Novel

By: Jacqueline Friedland

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Abigail Milton was born into the British middle class, but her family has landed in unthinkable debt. To ease their burdens, Abby's parents send her to America to live off the charity of their old friend, Douglas Elling. When she arrives in Charleston at the age of 17, Abigail discovers that the man her parents raved about is a disagreeable widower who wants little to do with her. To her relief, he relegates her care to a governess, leaving her to settle into his enormous estate with little interference. But just as she begins to grow comfortable in her new life, she overhears her benefactor planning the escape of a local slave - and suddenly, everything she thought she knew about Douglas Elling is turned on its head.

Abby's attempts to learn more about Douglas and his involvement in abolition initiate a circuitous dance of secrets and trust. As Abby and Douglas each attempt to manage their complicated interior lives, listeners can't help but hope that their meandering will lead them straight to each other.

Set against the vivid backdrop of Charleston 20 years before the Civil War, Trouble the Water is a captivating tale replete with authentic details about Charleston's aristocratic planter class, American slavery, and the Underground Railroad.

©2018 Jacqueline Friedland (P)2018 Tantor

Looking for a sequel!

The only thing I would change is, I would like it to last longer! I really enjoyed the story and the way the author created the picture and depth of feeling of the main characters.

This book is a period love story

Well written and even better performance. I thought I was going to be listening to a historical novel about the Underground Railroad entertwined with southern society. Instead this is primarily a love story with minimal abolitionist threads. A couple of times I considered abandoning the book but hung on to the end. I’m glad I did but if you are looking for a historical novel this is not the book for you.

Great story

Enjoyed this book , the story and the characters. A great read that by would recommend.

Amazing book

I enjoyed this book. But never have I enjoyed an epilogue more. This ending catapulted this book from good/enjoyable to AMAZING. I felt every scene from start to finish. Amazing

Love this book!

I can’t love this book enough! The character development & storyline are fantastic, but I have to say the epilogue is one of the most powerful things I’ve ever read! Made me gasp & brought me to tears!