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  • By: Jae
  • Narrated by: Samantha Cook
  • Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (71 ratings)
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Shaken to the Core

By: Jae
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Summary

Kate Winthrop, the only child of a wealthy shipping magnate, has the course of her life charted for her by her parents. She's expected to marry well and produce a successor to the Winthrop empire. But Kate has a very different path in mind. Her true passion lies with photography - and with women.

Alone in the city after losing her brother, Sicilian immigrant Giuliana Russo starts working for the Winthrops as a maid. Despite their different social status, Kate and Giuliana become friends, much to the dismay of Kate's parents.

As the connection between the two women grows, a devastating earthquake hits San Francisco and ignites fires that sweep through the city for three days and nights.

Will the disaster shatter their tentative feelings for each other, or will they find the courage to save each other's lives - and their hearts?

Contains mature themes.

©2016 Jae (P)2020 Tantor
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I felt like I was back in San Francisco

I’ve been looking forward to this book for so long... I was sad when Jae said that it wasn’t likely to be made into an audiobook (and she had very kindly gifted me a copy of the ebook which I was planning to read on our flight to San Francisco last year) but then I learned that it was going to recorded for audio and I decided to wait for the audio version.
In just the first few minutes I wasn’t in my little house in the UK, I was on the pier looking out across the bay to Alcatraz Island with the sound of the sea lions singing. Thank you Jae.

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One of the best books I've ever read

I loved the storyline very much. It was so engaging, exciting and so beautiful. I really enjoyed how the women were portrayed, strong and independent. I loved how the main characters discover their love for each other throughout the storyline. How in all the chaos, sadness and stress in the story they always end up with each other. I definitely recommend anyone to read this book

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on the edge of my seat

Gary concert really cool idea I love it if you're looking for some Actions with wholesome yes!

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EARTH SHATTERING GOOD!

This is such a brilliant exciting storyline that not only shows the struggles of women but of the different class system in society, regarding family, work and friends and not forgetting love. How a rich girl can fall in love with a poor girl, a mere servant and live happily ever after. Loved it. ❤
Narration is exceptional and a pure joy to listen to. 🎶

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Breath of fresh air

I enjoyed this, it’s different to the usual gay books. Enjoyed both characters and the attention to detail to the time frame it’s set. Would recommend

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A great story of forbidden love

Set in the time of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, described in chilling detail. Also a story of love between the classes, described accurately, as almost impossible, in those times. It’s a story of triumph over the odds- of both love, personal ambitions and surviving natural disaster. I loved the characters, historical detail and was gripped by it all, very filmic in evoking another time….highly recommend.

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Wonderful book

This is a great book, based on actual events, and it really gives a feel of how awful it must be to be caught up in a natural disaster. The likeable and believable main, and also the peripheral characters, make for an interesting and educational read. I was particularly impressed that a story can deal with the issue of class, and show that love can conquer all. The narration was excellent too. Will certainly listen to again.

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Beautiful story

A beautiful stort, all at a great pace. The narration was really well done. Overall, would love to listen to again

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A mix of education and fiction

Great book, well written characters. I found myself finding any spare minute to listen to the book!

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Surprised

This is an excellent book. The story is long and perfectly paced and for a tale that was based around the slowly unfolding feelings that two women of a different social status have for each other I didn’t miss the usual sexual encounters that one might expect. It is well researched and written.

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