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Necessary Lies: A Novel


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Ratings
Book
118
Narrator
43
Release Date
September 3, 2013
Duration
10 hours 54 minutes
Summary
Bestselling author Diane Chamberlain delivers a breakout book about a small southern town fifty years ago, and the darkest—and most hopeful—places in the human heart

After losing her parents, fifteen-year-old Ivy Hart is left to care for her grandmother, older sister and nephew as tenants on a small tobacco farm. As she struggles with her grandmother's aging, her sister's mental illness and her own epilepsy, she realizes they might need more than she can give.

When Jane Forrester takes a position as Grace County's newest social worker, she doesn't realize just how much her help is needed. She quickly becomes emotionally invested in her clients' lives, causing tension with her boss and her new husband. But as Jane is drawn in by the Hart women, she begins to discover the secrets of the small farm—secrets much darker than she would have guessed. Soon, she must decide whether to take drastic action to help them, or risk losing the battle against everything she believes is wrong.

Set in rural Grace County, North Carolina in a time of state-mandated sterilizations and racial tension, Necessary Lies tells the story of these two young women, seemingly worlds apart, but both haunted by tragedy. Jane and Ivy are thrown together and must ask themselves: how can you know what you believe is right, when everyone is telling you it's wrong?
Reviews
Profile Avatar Kristi T. Aug 2019

Another home run for Diane Chamberlain. Great listen. Excellent ending, interesting story line, wonderful narration. I'm a picky reader/listener and this one kept me engrossed the entire time. I highly recommend it!

Profile Avatar Lisa S. May 2023

Very good! So incredible they did this to young women without their knowledge. The narrator was wonderful. Definitely had me on the edge of my seat a few times.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

Thought provoking story!

Profile Avatar Joy R. Jan 2022

Excellent read. Held my interest from the first page. Interesting storyline which allowed the reader to form her own opinion. Will read this author again. Loved the narrator.

Profile Avatar Shawn B. Aug 2021

I love this book, such a great intriguing listen. The narrator does an amazing job. The storyline is gripping, overall a fantastic book!! Please listen, you’ll love it!

Profile Avatar Sheila B. May 2018

Loved this book!!!! I would recommend it to anyone. It made me feel, happy sad and angry. Very well written. Narrative was excellent as well.

Profile Avatar Sonja M Mar 2018

Everything about this remarkable book is excellent. The moving characters and beautifully crafted story make this a memorable novel. That it is based on real and tragic historical events makes it even more powerful. The narration is outstanding.

Profile Avatar Maya Booth Jan 2017

Interesting book. Worth the listen to.

Profile Avatar Amy Kelso Dec 2016

Absolutely loved this book! You might want to have some tissues handy--it gave me all the feels. I felt so many different emotions reading this book--anger, sadness, happiness. I couldn't stop listening! The narration was SO INCREDIBLE I have read over 30 audiobooks and this one was by far the best narration. I learned a lot about history that I never knew existed. A MUST read. :)

Profile Avatar Brandy Smith Aug 2016

Eye opening. Enjoyed it, was sorry when it was over.

Profile Avatar Lisa Valerio Aug 2016

I enjoyed the book and the narrator. The historical part fascinated and saddened me. Although this story is fiction, I have no doubt there is a lot of truth behind the story.

Profile Avatar Ramsay Drummond-Young Jun 2016

Loved it! It made me feel, happy sad and angry. Very well written. Narrative was excellent as well.

Profile Avatar Katharine Stuart Jun 2016

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The story and narration were tremendous!

Profile Avatar Charity Henschen Apr 2016

Loved this book!!!! I would recommend it to anyone.

Profile Avatar KIMBERLY LAMB Feb 2016

LOVED this book! Great characters, good storyline and a fantastic narrator.

Profile Avatar Kristine Bush Dec 2015

This is an excellent book with an equally excellent narrator!

Profile Avatar Sharon Mabrey Nov 2015

This book was an awesome listen. The way the author writes you really get a visual of the settings in the story. I felt empathy for the characters in the story and although the book is not real I can't help but believe the events that took place could have easily been experiences people lived during that era. I have read two books from this author so far and have thoroughly enjoyed both.

Profile Avatar Elizabeth Kerns Oct 2015

Book was a fabulous read. Definitely made you think about it days after. Narration was perfect. Never forced or annoying

Profile Avatar Amy Nulliner Nov 2013

Wonderfully told story. The characters are relatable and complex. The subject is thought provoking. I'm excited to listen to other books by this author.

Necessary Lies: A Novel

Necessary Lies: A Novel

Author: Diane Chamberlain
Read by: Alison Elliott
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