Wives and Mistresses

by Suzanne Morris

A dynastic tale of two families—the Gerrards and Leiders—as seen through the eyes of four women whose lives are bound by blood and friendship and interwoven with the destiny of Houston, Texas.

Author Bio: Suzanne Morris is a native of Houston, Texas. She lives with her family in Baytown, Texas. Her published novels include Galveston, Keeping Secrets, Skychild and Wives and Mistresses. Her current work in progress is a two-volume novel set in England and the United States. She is also writing a film adaptation of this work.

Genres: Fiction

600 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Yaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was like four books in one. If you like long historical dramas, this is fun. If you don’t it’s not 4 star for you. Each narrator had a unique voice. I learned about Houston history in the process too. I skimmed a bit but enjoyed it.

[Anna Walner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazingly historical accurate book taking place in old Houston. A long but enjoyable read. Suzanne makes you fall in love with each of her characters in this multi-generational tale of women in the 1900's.

[Satchmo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A LONG multigenerational sweeping saga with a lot of Texas history. It got a bit tedious at the end but all in all, was a great read.

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is indeed a long book but in every way worth reading. A story full of love but also great despair. I have never read a book like this. to explore these families thru the generations was to look at the situations from different points of view. I throughly enjoyed this way of writing a story. This is with out of doubt one of the best most captivating books I've read!

[Melanie M Merritt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book! Each chapter focuses on a different character, and each time I'd finish a chapter I'd think that I didn't want to read about the next person, but it just got better and better. This is a long book, but I couldn't put it down so I read it in two days

[Corinn · Rating 3 out of 5]

The ending was a bit bleak. Each chapter seemed as if you were reading the same thing, just different parts taken out or things added in. Pretty much THEY vs. THEM; upper class is so much better than lower class, Yada yada, so on so forth.

[Phyllis · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of my all time favorite books.

[Victoria Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Suzanne Morris' work. She is a meticulous observer of people and of the Texas Gulf Coast.