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The Barber's Wife Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Tanya Nichols (Author), Matilda Novak (Narrator), Alternative Book Press (Publisher)
3.9 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

Mayme Holloway knows how to keep secrets. Wounded outlaws often call on her medical skills and trust her silence. When Charley Floyd and his wife pay their old friends, Mayme and O.C., a visit, everything changes.

Charley, aka Pretty Boy Floyd, is wanted for killing a lawman. His wounds require more help than Mayme can provide, which forces her to break her silence and seek help from Dr. Joe Stern. While O.C. safely cuts hair at his barbershop, whistling hymns and telling jokes, Mayme and Dr. Stern venture out into the Cookson Hills to treat Pretty Boy Floyd. Over time, Joe and Mayme forge a strong bond as they care for other wounded men. They share dangerous secrets, dangerous lives, dangerous patients, and a dangerous love.

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 54 minutes
  2. Author
    Tanya Nichols
  3. Narrator
    Matilda Novak
  4. Audible release date
    June 14, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Alternative Book Press
  7. ASIN
    B01H0U5UF2
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 9 hours and 54 minutes
Author Tanya Nichols
Narrator Matilda Novak
Audible.com Release Date June 14, 2016
Publisher Alternative Book Press
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B01H0U5UF2
Best Sellers Rank #663,730 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#20,299 in Literary Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#43,026 in Historical Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#99,673 in Literary Fiction (Books)

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Customers find this novel to be a wonderful story, with one mentioning it was captivating from the first page. Moreover, they appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

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Customers enjoy the story of this novel, describing it as wonderful and beautiful, with one customer noting it was captivating from the first page.

"Tanya Nichols is a true storyteller! I had the privilege of listening to The Barber's Wife on my daily commute to work...." Read more

"I liked the book because the story is based in fact. The main character is well developed and the events were interesting...." Read more

"...It is a masterful, moving piece of story-telling that will have you rooting not only for the protagonist, but for every well-developed character in..." Read more

"I really fell in love with this book! It was vivid and exciting; I couldn't put it down because I needed to find out what happened next...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...The characters were well developed and I felt myself rooting for Mayme and constantly wondering what is going to happen next...." Read more

"I liked the book because the story is based in fact. The main character is well developed and the events were interesting...." Read more

"...you rooting not only for the protagonist, but for every well-developed character in the book, even the "bad guys." A wonderful novel, not to..." Read more

"...I became consumed with the characters' lives and felt as if I was actually there watching their stories unfold. I definitely recommend this novel!" Read more

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  • Kelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tanya Nichols is a true storyteller!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016
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    Tanya Nichols is a true storyteller! I had the privilege of listening to The Barber's Wife on my daily commute to work. Often I would find myself taking the long route so I continue to hear her words. The characters were well developed and I felt myself rooting for Mayme and constantly wondering what is going to happen next. It was easy to visualize the story which makes me think this could make for a fabulous screenplay as well.
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  • Powell
    4.0 out of 5 stars The interactions are good. A passive aggressive mother in law
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2017
    nThe title led me to expect something different. I think I expected the barber to star and I did not expect another, a man wanted for murder and bank robberies as a pivotal character. I must have missed the reviews. / The interactions are good. A passive aggressive mother in law. She did not have much to say much. She, like others, cast shadows. i guess that is what I liked about the book, the influence or meaning of a character casting a shadow when they are else where. / I loved the doctor. Details about medical instruments and cures, interesting. /The barber's wife though listens to her own drummer and if she is breaking the law, every one around will protect her. The barber was deliberately dull; a personality necessary for one who pops a shawl over shoulders of men with every persuasion of points of view leaving the barber to be always agreeable and himself make small talk. The barber's wife on the other hand makes things happen while healing her fellows. .She is the fixer... Until, someone fixes her...
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  • Nancy
    3.0 out of 5 stars The Barber's Wife
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015
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    I liked the book because the story is based in fact. The main character is well developed and the events were interesting. I am wondering about the correct word usage of 'then' - a word about a particular time (instead of 'than' - a word denoting a comparison).
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  • Will
    5.0 out of 5 stars " A wonderful novel, not to be missed
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018
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    This book captured my interest on page one and held until the end. It is a masterful, moving piece of story-telling that will have you rooting not only for the protagonist, but for every well-developed character in the book, even the "bad guys." A wonderful novel, not to be missed.
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  • Hamdinger
    4.0 out of 5 stars I recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016
    I totally enjoyed it. If is a good read. I liked the human factor and the inner workings of a small town.
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  • tglassman92
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really fell in love with this book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015
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    I really fell in love with this book! It was vivid and exciting; I couldn't put it down because I needed to find out what happened next. I became consumed with the characters' lives and felt as if I was actually there watching their stories unfold. I definitely recommend this novel!
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  • PattyCake
    3.0 out of 5 stars OK. Interesting, but not a smashing read.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
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    OK. Interesting, but not a smashing read.
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  • Pat O.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2016
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    I was engrossed in this book, from the first page until the last, and could not put it down. The author's descriptive, yet not overly detailed, writing kept my imagination working constantly -- "seeing" in my minds eye all the scenes and situations she recounted. A good read!
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