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Wild Swan: A Story of Florence Nightingale
In this captivating historical novella narrated by Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo, New York Times best-selling author Patti Callahan Henry celebrates the life of the mother of modern nursing and one of history's greatest heroines: Florence Nightingale.
Wild Swan introduces listeners to the Lady with the Lamp long before she became a legend. In this poignant story, a young woman has just discovered her divine purpose to become a nurse, and struggles to make that dream a reality. While traveling abroad with her close friend, Selina Bracebridge - another strong woman living an unconventional life - a rare opportunity arises for Florence to practice medicine. Intellectually gifted with an advanced education thanks to her father’s progressive political views, can the daughter of a prominent English family defy Victorian societal expectations to fulfill her destiny?
Over the course of a few short years, Florence remains brave and determined in the face of all obstacles, pursuing her passion against her family’s wishes. From her parent’s luxurious countryside estate in England to her travels abroad to the German medical institute where she first began her training and fell in love with her work, we follow Florence during these pivotal early years of her extraordinary life.
Wild Swan introduces listeners to the Lady with the Lamp long before she became a legend. In this poignant story, a young woman has just discovered her divine purpose to become a nurse, and struggles to make that dream a reality. While traveling abroad with her close friend, Selina Bracebridge - another strong woman living an unconventional life - a rare opportunity arises for Florence to practice medicine. Intellectually gifted with an advanced education thanks to her father’s progressive political views, can the daughter of a prominent English family defy Victorian societal expectations to fulfill her destiny?
Over the course of a few short years, Florence remains brave and determined in the face of all obstacles, pursuing her passion against her family’s wishes. From her parent’s luxurious countryside estate in England to her travels abroad to the German medical institute where she first began her training and fell in love with her work, we follow Florence during these pivotal early years of her extraordinary life.
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First published December 10, 2020
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Patti Callahan Henry
39 books6,661 followersPatti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of sixteen novels, including her newest, The Secret Book of Flora Lea. She’s also a podcast host of original content for her novels, Surviving Savannah and Becoming Mrs. Lewis.
She is the recipient of The Christy Award “Book of the Year”; The Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year for Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online Friends and Fiction live web show and podcast. Patti also was a contributor to the monthly life lesson essay column for Parade Magazine. She’s published in numerous anthologies, articles, and short story collections, including an Audible Original about Florence Nightingale, titled Wild Swan narrated by the Tony Award winner, Cynthia Erivo.
A full-time author, mother of three, and grandmother of two, she lives in Mountain Brook, Alabama with her husband, Pat Henry.
She is the recipient of The Christy Award “Book of the Year”; The Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year for Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online Friends and Fiction live web show and podcast. Patti also was a contributor to the monthly life lesson essay column for Parade Magazine. She’s published in numerous anthologies, articles, and short story collections, including an Audible Original about Florence Nightingale, titled Wild Swan narrated by the Tony Award winner, Cynthia Erivo.
A full-time author, mother of three, and grandmother of two, she lives in Mountain Brook, Alabama with her husband, Pat Henry.
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December 25, 2020
Wild Swan is a short story about Florence Nightingale's grit and determination. Florence never wanted to marry. She turned down two wedding proposals and went against her parent's wishes, bucking traditional roles. Her aspirations were nursing and writing - never did she long to be a wife or mother. I only wish Callahan would have focused on Nightingale's triumphs instead of her refusal to marry.
Narration is nice. There are a few passages that sound robotic but can be alleviated by adjusting the speed. It has more of a biographical feel than an actual storyline. A quick listen that passes the time nicely.
Narration is nice. There are a few passages that sound robotic but can be alleviated by adjusting the speed. It has more of a biographical feel than an actual storyline. A quick listen that passes the time nicely.
September 5, 2021
Oddly enough, as a nurse, I've never been wildly intrigued by Florence Nightingale or considered myself a big fan. It might be that nursing school bored us to tears with dry nursing theories attached to dry nursing theorists, chief of which is good ol' Flo.
That said, I never knew she wrote a novel, owned an adorable pet owl she named after a Greek goddess, spoke multiple languages, or was an avid nature scholar. If nursing school had led with that, maybe I would have been more interested. I am now.
I'd rate this book a PG.
That said, I never knew she wrote a novel, owned an adorable pet owl she named after a Greek goddess, spoke multiple languages, or was an avid nature scholar. If nursing school had led with that, maybe I would have been more interested. I am now.
I'd rate this book a PG.
February 6, 2021
Captivating portrait of Florence Nightingale. Beautifully written. Awesome narrator.
October 23, 2021
A short book about Florence Nightingale. Never married, life dedicated to caring for others
March 29, 2022
Outstanding! And I don’t know about her rescue owl 🦉 Athena. 👏
I enjoy Patti Callahan. I was looking around on audible for freebies and short listens for walking or doing a little yard work. I am not all that familiar with the story of Florence Nightingale, other than her work in hospitals, the war, and being known as "The Lady With the Lamp." What an amazing woman and life, as well as a true heroine! And she really did rescue a baby owl (owlet) from some boys abusing her and she was a favorite and well-loved companion. She named her Athena.
Florence loved animals and rescued them when she was young and cared for them. If you know me you know that got my interest the quickest. I looked it all up today once I finished. Athena is in the Florence Nightingale Museum as well as many other things from Florence's life. Very interesting!
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/a.... I invite you to read about Athena for yourself. If you have an audible membership I highly recommend this listen!
Oh, and if you have 150 bucks, looks like Florence's rich sister wrote a book about Athena.
https://www.amazon.com/Athena-Parthen...
I enjoy Patti Callahan. I was looking around on audible for freebies and short listens for walking or doing a little yard work. I am not all that familiar with the story of Florence Nightingale, other than her work in hospitals, the war, and being known as "The Lady With the Lamp." What an amazing woman and life, as well as a true heroine! And she really did rescue a baby owl (owlet) from some boys abusing her and she was a favorite and well-loved companion. She named her Athena.
Florence loved animals and rescued them when she was young and cared for them. If you know me you know that got my interest the quickest. I looked it all up today once I finished. Athena is in the Florence Nightingale Museum as well as many other things from Florence's life. Very interesting!
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/a.... I invite you to read about Athena for yourself. If you have an audible membership I highly recommend this listen!
Oh, and if you have 150 bucks, looks like Florence's rich sister wrote a book about Athena.
https://www.amazon.com/Athena-Parthen...
February 16, 2022
I loved this novella about Florence Nightingale. Even in this short form, I was pulled into her world. It's an Audible Original, and the narrator was great.
March 11, 2021
Great bit of short historical fiction to slot in between longer reads. This is an interesting Audible recording. I learned about how Florence Nightingale fought to get to be a nurse.
December 10, 2020
Novella out today! The New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and the queen of historical fiction (Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis ) and upcoming (Surviving Savannah)—Patti Callahan's WILD SWAN: The Story of Florence Nightingale, is beautifully written and illuminating!
Further adding to this stunning audible original it is performed by: Tony®, Emmy® and Grammy Award-winning actress, Cynthia Erivo —(Singer and Songwriter) as well as a SAG, double Golden Globe®, and double Academy Award®-nominee.
"A collaboration of three strong women — one of history’s greatest heroines— Florence Nightingale, with award-winning actress, singer, and songwriter—Cynthia Erivo, and NYT bestselling author and podcast host — Patti Callahan."
Florence Nightingale is a heroine that fought against the times and finally honored for her courage and bravery, with undue pressure from family, friends, suitors, even government officials, and royalty (in a man's world). In the audible original, you will discover the tenacious Florence before she was named "The Lady with the Lamp."
A letter from the author says it all:
Dear Friends,
It is the year 2020, the year of the nurse, the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale. She was a woman who never set out to build a saintly reputation, to become a myth, or to be surrounded by an ethos of hero worship. What she did do was set out to break societal bonds and familial expectations to fulfill what she felt was her life’s destiny and purpose. Like most good nurses, she felt called to the profession.
As always, with any legend, real and true life is hidden. What precedes the lore are actual choices and tipping points. She was, above all the merits and stories and books and what she called “fuzz buzz”, a woman who fought for a life of her own, a wild swan’s life.
How are we to know anything in the middle of our actions? And how can we ever guess if we will inspire someone years down the road? Just like Florence, we can’t know. But we can answer the call to our passions and our work. Answering the call was up to her; but what happened after that was not. How could she have known what was to pass? She did the next right thing and didn’t give up. She persevered and she suffered and she never moved from the utter assurance that she was to be a nurse.
I was inspired to tell these lesser-known stories of Florence’s life because before I was a novelist, I was a nurse, a pediatric nurse with a master’s degree in child health. I understood Florence’s obsession and passion. Of course, I didn’t need to break through societal or familial forbiddance of such a career; I was supported and even encouraged in my choice! And I know that much of that change is due to the bravery and influence of Florence Nightingale.
I hope that in WILD SWAN you met Florence well before mythology took her name and changed it to The Lady with the Lamp. And I hope she inspires you as she inspired me!
— Patti
Read More Here or visit her website to learn more.
This is a must-read listen! Patti also includes a letter at the end of the audio. If you did not know much about Florence Nightingale previously, you will be rooting for her now, especially during this time of our worldwide pandemic, this anniversary celebration of 200 years, and the importance of nurses.
Bravo, to all the strong women who came before us. Highly recommend.
Buy & Listen HERE.
#JDCMustReadBooks
Further adding to this stunning audible original it is performed by: Tony®, Emmy® and Grammy Award-winning actress, Cynthia Erivo —(Singer and Songwriter) as well as a SAG, double Golden Globe®, and double Academy Award®-nominee.
"A collaboration of three strong women — one of history’s greatest heroines— Florence Nightingale, with award-winning actress, singer, and songwriter—Cynthia Erivo, and NYT bestselling author and podcast host — Patti Callahan."
Florence Nightingale is a heroine that fought against the times and finally honored for her courage and bravery, with undue pressure from family, friends, suitors, even government officials, and royalty (in a man's world). In the audible original, you will discover the tenacious Florence before she was named "The Lady with the Lamp."
A letter from the author says it all:
Dear Friends,
It is the year 2020, the year of the nurse, the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale. She was a woman who never set out to build a saintly reputation, to become a myth, or to be surrounded by an ethos of hero worship. What she did do was set out to break societal bonds and familial expectations to fulfill what she felt was her life’s destiny and purpose. Like most good nurses, she felt called to the profession.
As always, with any legend, real and true life is hidden. What precedes the lore are actual choices and tipping points. She was, above all the merits and stories and books and what she called “fuzz buzz”, a woman who fought for a life of her own, a wild swan’s life.
How are we to know anything in the middle of our actions? And how can we ever guess if we will inspire someone years down the road? Just like Florence, we can’t know. But we can answer the call to our passions and our work. Answering the call was up to her; but what happened after that was not. How could she have known what was to pass? She did the next right thing and didn’t give up. She persevered and she suffered and she never moved from the utter assurance that she was to be a nurse.
I was inspired to tell these lesser-known stories of Florence’s life because before I was a novelist, I was a nurse, a pediatric nurse with a master’s degree in child health. I understood Florence’s obsession and passion. Of course, I didn’t need to break through societal or familial forbiddance of such a career; I was supported and even encouraged in my choice! And I know that much of that change is due to the bravery and influence of Florence Nightingale.
I hope that in WILD SWAN you met Florence well before mythology took her name and changed it to The Lady with the Lamp. And I hope she inspires you as she inspired me!
— Patti
Read More Here or visit her website to learn more.
This is a must-read listen! Patti also includes a letter at the end of the audio. If you did not know much about Florence Nightingale previously, you will be rooting for her now, especially during this time of our worldwide pandemic, this anniversary celebration of 200 years, and the importance of nurses.
Bravo, to all the strong women who came before us. Highly recommend.
Buy & Listen HERE.
#JDCMustReadBooks
December 10, 2020
This Audible Original by Patti Callahan is great. The story pulled me in right from the beginning and I did not want it to end.
Florence wants to be a nurse but that is not what was expected of her by her family or society. Her mother wants her to marry but Florence stands up to her and tells her that she has been called to be a nurse and to help others. Will have family finally understand and approve of Florence’s dream??
The narration of this book was wonderful and made for a great listening experience.
Florence wants to be a nurse but that is not what was expected of her by her family or society. Her mother wants her to marry but Florence stands up to her and tells her that she has been called to be a nurse and to help others. Will have family finally understand and approve of Florence’s dream??
The narration of this book was wonderful and made for a great listening experience.
March 30, 2021
Lovely novella about the life of Florence Nightingale, read by Cynthia Erivo. Ms. Erivo was brilliant! Nightingale had to struggle against the gender and class mores of her time and could easily have succumbed to the pressure in her life; but she never gave us and followed her dream to become a nurse and to change medicine.
June 5, 2021
4/5 ⭐
This would've been good as a full length novel!
I didn't really know a lot about Florence Nightingale apart from what she did as a nurse. It was cool seeing other aspects of her life before that happend.
This would've been good as a full length novel!
I didn't really know a lot about Florence Nightingale apart from what she did as a nurse. It was cool seeing other aspects of her life before that happend.
February 11, 2023
Oh, what a lovely little book about Florence Nightingale! I love that it tells her story before she became "The Lady with the Lamp," focusing on how she began pursuing her calling and how she overcame opposition from her family. This story shows how strong and determined she was. It is truly inspiring.
December 2, 2024
In this captivating historical novella, narrated by Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo, New York Times best-selling author Patti Callahan Henry celebrates the life of Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing and one of history's greatest heroines.
I'm on a Cynthia Erivo kick and had no idea she was an audiobook narrator!
I also had no idea Florence Nightingale was such a badass!
I only wish this had been a full-length novel.
I'm on a Cynthia Erivo kick and had no idea she was an audiobook narrator!
I also had no idea Florence Nightingale was such a badass!
I only wish this had been a full-length novel.
September 14, 2022
What an encouraging and inspirational book. I had some free time today and since the book was short decided to spend the time listening. So glad I did
August 10, 2023
A fascinating introduction to me of Florence Nightingale. I love her pluck and unwavering need to follow what she thought was right.
January 31, 2021
First audio book of the year. I usually don't listen to many books but since I have Audible I really need to remedy this and take advantage of the app. The problem I have is focus/concentration. But I'm knitting now and discovered I can knit and listen at the same time, actually recalling what I've listened to. This audiobook was engaging AND a short story that will jumpstart your reading goals. I loved the narrating and writing. Definitely learned things I didn't know about Florence Nightingale—and I adored Athena. ;) Recommend!
January 18, 2025
For such a short audiobook, I wrote down SO many quotes in my reading journal! This book was so, so inspirational! And I am so glad I listened to it. I love the baby owl Athena! I just wish the book was longer. I want to learn more about Florence Nightingale and her inspirational call from God to be a nurse and pave the way for other female nurses in the future. She may not have known the effects her choices would make on the world, but God knew! And that is why He called her to be a nurse!!!!
May 31, 2021
Short, but impactful. This short story briefly chronicles how Florence Nightingale became interested in nursing and some of the struggles that came with that. There's not much more I can say about the plot that the synopsis doesn't already say, but I thought it was well written and up to par with what I've previously read from this author
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April 11, 2025
4.5 - What a life! For a short story this really packs a punch. It is full of character and history, and gives a little insight into the woman that became the legend. And Cynthia’s narration was wonderful.
December 19, 2025
Short Novella about the early life of Florence Nightingale and the calling to nursing that she felt compelled to answer even though it was against her family’s wishes and her Victorian well-to-do upbringing. Audible selection is narrated by Cynthia Erivo who did a beautiful job.
March 7, 2021
This was an entertaining historical novella about Florence Nightingale.
August 8, 2021
Short novella on Audible about Florence Nightingale and I really enjoyed it.
July 1, 2025
Awesome story of Florence Nightingale
September 13, 2024
This was delightful! I would highly recommend—especially to all my fellow nurses/nurse practitioners.
February 4, 2023
A short audiobook about Florence Nightingale before she became famous. Lovely insight into this woman's inspiring life.
October 18, 2021
Well written and amazing audio reader but I wanted more. It was too short-well done but felt unfinished.
February 1, 2021
I am loving these Audible Original Stories that I have found. While they all tend to be quite short, some novellas or even prequels to novels I have read, some, such as this one, tend to be more focused on giving a snapshot of someone's life. I honestly did not know much about Florence Nightingale before listening to this story and now I am left wanting to know more about her life - isn't that the best feeling? When you read something and it leaves you with a thirst for more knowledge?
I loved getting to see this snapshot into Florence Nightingale's life - how she came to become a nurse and the issues her family initially had with this decision. I loved how Patti Callahan brings to light that fact that it was not custom for women to want to do anything but marry and the fact that Florence wanted to write and become a nurse was basically unheard of, yet she stood her ground.
This short story really is quite informative and I love that it came out around Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday. It also serves to remind us just how important our nurses have been during this pandemic.
Audio thoughts: This was a great audio and the narrator, Cynthia Ervio did such a fantastic job bringing the story to life. Her pacing and intonation were spot on and she really made this story quite enjoyable to listen to. I hope to see her name on some other audiobooks soon!
I loved getting to see this snapshot into Florence Nightingale's life - how she came to become a nurse and the issues her family initially had with this decision. I loved how Patti Callahan brings to light that fact that it was not custom for women to want to do anything but marry and the fact that Florence wanted to write and become a nurse was basically unheard of, yet she stood her ground.
This short story really is quite informative and I love that it came out around Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday. It also serves to remind us just how important our nurses have been during this pandemic.
Audio thoughts: This was a great audio and the narrator, Cynthia Ervio did such a fantastic job bringing the story to life. Her pacing and intonation were spot on and she really made this story quite enjoyable to listen to. I hope to see her name on some other audiobooks soon!
February 21, 2021
Wild Swan by Patti Callahan (an Audible Original - only from Audible), narrated by Cynthia Erivo
If you are having trouble waiting for Surviving Savannah to be released, I highly recommend giving Wild Swan a listen! In this Audible Original, we learn the story of how young Florence Nightingale overcomes many obstacles to find her passion, answers her calling, and becomes the founder of modern nursing. I was fascinated to learn that fulfilling her passion did not come without great cost. Her unique gifting, education, and intelligence combined with her persistence and determination led her to reform healthcare and influence and inspire many because of her contributions. Cynthia Erivo’s narration really drew me into the story.
If you are having trouble waiting for Surviving Savannah to be released, I highly recommend giving Wild Swan a listen! In this Audible Original, we learn the story of how young Florence Nightingale overcomes many obstacles to find her passion, answers her calling, and becomes the founder of modern nursing. I was fascinated to learn that fulfilling her passion did not come without great cost. Her unique gifting, education, and intelligence combined with her persistence and determination led her to reform healthcare and influence and inspire many because of her contributions. Cynthia Erivo’s narration really drew me into the story.
April 23, 2025
Wild Swan is only available on Audible at this point, and is included with an Audible membership. It’s short, less than two hours. This book tells about Florence Nightingale’s “calling” to become a nurse in an era when cultured, privileged young ladies did not do such things.
When Florence accompanies a friend and her ailing husband on their travels, she spends two weeks at a religious medical community in Germany. The simple, almost spartan lifestyle appealed to her. She felt confirmed in her calling as a nurse.
But when she returned home, her mother and sister called her ambition selfish and said they needed her.
The rest of the story tells her inward struggles and her family’s eventual agreement to let her pursue her calling. A brief few paragraphs at the end tell of her accomplishments as well as a scene at the beginning when she meets with Queen Victoria.
This audiobook was narrated by Cynthia Erivo, who did a great job except for speaking a little too quietly sometimes.
I thought this story was very good. Mrs. Henry portrays Florence as a little too “Woe is me,” but then, she would have been greatly frustrated at being expected to fritter away her life in idle pastimes when she wanted to be useful.
This is the second book of Henry’s in which she compares mountains or hills to a resting woman’s breasts. I don’t see any need to inject a sensual element into such descriptions. It made a little more sense for Joy Davidman in Becoming Mrs. Lewis, but it doesn’t seem like Florence would think in those terms.
Several times, Henry has Florence referring to the Victorian era or Victorian women. I wondered if that term would have been used during Queen Victoria’s lifetime. Perhaps so. But it seems like people in later eras would have referred back to this time as Victorian rather than the people living during that time.
But, otherwise, I enjoyed hearing about a part of Florence's life of which I was unaware.
When Florence accompanies a friend and her ailing husband on their travels, she spends two weeks at a religious medical community in Germany. The simple, almost spartan lifestyle appealed to her. She felt confirmed in her calling as a nurse.
But when she returned home, her mother and sister called her ambition selfish and said they needed her.
The rest of the story tells her inward struggles and her family’s eventual agreement to let her pursue her calling. A brief few paragraphs at the end tell of her accomplishments as well as a scene at the beginning when she meets with Queen Victoria.
This audiobook was narrated by Cynthia Erivo, who did a great job except for speaking a little too quietly sometimes.
I thought this story was very good. Mrs. Henry portrays Florence as a little too “Woe is me,” but then, she would have been greatly frustrated at being expected to fritter away her life in idle pastimes when she wanted to be useful.
This is the second book of Henry’s in which she compares mountains or hills to a resting woman’s breasts. I don’t see any need to inject a sensual element into such descriptions. It made a little more sense for Joy Davidman in Becoming Mrs. Lewis, but it doesn’t seem like Florence would think in those terms.
Several times, Henry has Florence referring to the Victorian era or Victorian women. I wondered if that term would have been used during Queen Victoria’s lifetime. Perhaps so. But it seems like people in later eras would have referred back to this time as Victorian rather than the people living during that time.
But, otherwise, I enjoyed hearing about a part of Florence's life of which I was unaware.
February 21, 2021
𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘚𝘸𝘢𝘯: 𝘈 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘦 Is an audiobook that takes its’ listener to the old England into the historical world of Florence Nightingale. I’m sure this is a named legacy that regards high esteemed respect, admiration, and honor at its mention. Such name bears the significance of a woman born from noble, high-class, and well-educated background who fearlessly answers to the calling of her life, to be a nurse. A nurse is an occupation that is not highly regarded back then. Florence defies the Victorian societal norm, family political views, and declining the prospective marriage proposal that would bring security to the rest of the life for an unconventional life of giving, sacrificing, and pursuing a passion. In the face of giving up the comfort and luxury of living a comfortable life, she chose to travel abroad and chase after the call to serve.
I loved the journey she took during those critical years, witnessing the fierce and unflinching spirit at seeing the worst of war, trauma, and getting her hands dirty for a greater purpose. The storyline was engaging, keeps the attention going adorned along with elegant prose. It’s a short story condensed with contents and intents—an absolutely fantastic depiction of an intricate woman with a balance of feminism and mannerism. The characters were well-written and developed. The story moves slowly but steadily and at ease. Patti Callahan works her magic in light and deep, meaningful, and beautiful ways. Cynthia Erivo brings the story to life with her intonation that is moving and pleasant to listen to. One masterstroke in a story filled with courage, passion, and against tradition, the ravishing mark of womanhood from the past, and a pinch of powerfully wistful narration of both the writer and narrator cooks up a masterpiece that has stood against time.
I loved the journey she took during those critical years, witnessing the fierce and unflinching spirit at seeing the worst of war, trauma, and getting her hands dirty for a greater purpose. The storyline was engaging, keeps the attention going adorned along with elegant prose. It’s a short story condensed with contents and intents—an absolutely fantastic depiction of an intricate woman with a balance of feminism and mannerism. The characters were well-written and developed. The story moves slowly but steadily and at ease. Patti Callahan works her magic in light and deep, meaningful, and beautiful ways. Cynthia Erivo brings the story to life with her intonation that is moving and pleasant to listen to. One masterstroke in a story filled with courage, passion, and against tradition, the ravishing mark of womanhood from the past, and a pinch of powerfully wistful narration of both the writer and narrator cooks up a masterpiece that has stood against time.
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