Across the Crying Sands

The Women of Cannon Beach

By: Jane Kirkpatrick

Narrated by: Christina Moore

A Tale of Uncharted Adventure and Discovery Inspired by a True Story

In 1888 Mary Edwards Gerritse is a witty and confident young woman who spends as much time as possible outdoors on the rugged Oregon coast where she and her husband, John, have settled. The two are a formidable pair who are working hard to prove their homesteading claim and build a family. But as Mary faces struggles of young motherhood and questions about her family of origin, she realizes that life is far from the adventure she imagined it would be.

After losing the baby she's carrying, grief threatens Mary, but she finds an unconventional way to bring joy back into her life—by taking over a treacherous postal route. As Mary becomes the first female mail carrier to traverse the cliff-hugging mountain trails and remote Crying Sands Beach, with its changing tides and sudden squalls, she recaptures the spark she lost and discovers that a life without risk is no life at all.

"Jane Kirkpatrick's writing evokes a powerful sense of the challenges and strengths of women who settled the West."—SANDRA DALLAS, New York Times bestselling author

©2025 Jane Kirkpatrick (P)2025 Recorded Books

Great historical novel

Listened via Audible and excellent story line. Felt like I knew everyone with the mystery story line. I especially enjoyed the historical part of the Oregon coast. Jane did it again!😎

The variety of events and the ways John and Mary grew in their love and acceptance of each other

Nothing disappointed me about the story but am now impatient for the next book in the series

Gifted narrator!

The narrator truly brought Jane Kirkpatrick’s novel to life. It was like listening to a theater performance - each character had a unique & recognizable voice. Not all narrators can do this. I didn’t want the book to end!

Accurate History and Adventures

As someone who lives in the area where this realistic fiction takes place, I appreciate that adventures that take place are historically accurate.

Not my cup of tea

Just was not for me. I did not love it. Other people might love it, though.