The Oleander Sisters, Elaine Hussey
The Oleander Sisters, Elaine Hussey
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The Oleander Sisters

Author: Elaine Hussey

Narrator: Elaine Hussey

Unabridged: 10 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/29/2014

Synopsis

An emotionally riveting tale of the bonds of family and the power of hope in the sultry Deep SouthIn 1969, the first footsteps on the moon brighten America with possibilities. But along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a category five storm is brewing, and the Blake sisters of Biloxi are restless for change. Beth "Sis" Blake has always been the caretaker, the dutiful one, with the weight of her family's happiness—and their secrets—on her shoulders. She dreams of taking off to pursue her own destiny, but not before doing whatever it takes to rescue her sister.Emily Blake, an unwed mother trying to live down her past, wants the security of marriage for the sake of her five-year-old son, Andy. But secure is the last thing she feels with her new husband. Now she must put aside pride, and trust family to help her find the courage to escape.With Hurricane Camille stirring up havoc, two sisters—each desperate to break free—begin a remarkable journey where they'll discover that in the wake of destruction lies new life, unshakable strength and the chance to begin again. Dreams are reborn and the unforgettable force of friendship is revealed in The Oleander Sisters, an extraordinary story of courage, love and sacrifice.

About Elaine Hussey

Elaine Hussey is a writer, actress and musician who likes to describe herself as “Southern to the bone.” She lives in Mississippi, where her love of blues and admiration for the unsung heroes of her state’s history served as inspiration for The Sweetest Hallelujah. Visit her at www.ElaineHussey.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by littleprettybooks on October 14, 2015

20/20 Un coup de coeur pour ce roman familial qui nous plonge dans cette ambiance chaleureuse du sud des Etats-Unis. Un merveilleux roman et des merveilleux personnages qui sont liés par l’amour peu importe ce que la vie leur réserve. Un roman feel good dans lequel on ne s’ennuie jamais, qui nous tou......more

Goodreads review by Shilo on June 15, 2014

I won this book on good reads as a first reads ARC edition. It in no way affects how I rated or reviewed this book. Wow. This book...just wow. Honestly originally I think the title and the cover is what attracted me to this book. Usually not a fan of "historical fiction" I was uncertain of enjoying th......more

Goodreads review by Judy on June 15, 2014

A special thank you to Harlequin MIRA and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Elaine Hussey’s THE OLEANDER SISTERS, is a heartfelt story—a book of hope and courage of women, and the strong bonds of sisterhood, set in the Deep South—one of triumph, over tragedy. The Blake family str......more

Goodreads review by Céline on November 18, 2015

Une très jolie lecture mais qui n'est pas allée jusqu'au coup de cœur.. J'attendais sans doute trop de ce roman, qui ne m'a pas totalement comblée au niveau du "Feel good" que j'espérais. Cela dit, l'histoire est belle et les personnages forts et très attachants........more

Goodreads review by Ingrid on September 30, 2015

Née dans le sud des Etats-Unis, Elaine Hussey a su dès l’adolescence qu’elle deviendrait écrivain ― comme Mark Twain, l’un de ses auteurs préférés. Fan de blues, musicienne, professeur d’anglais et journaliste, Elaine Hussey ajoute avec ce roman sa voix originale, poétique et profonde, à celles des......more

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