The Magnolia Palace: A Novel Free Audiobook Download by Fiona Davis
'The Magnolia Palace' is the story of a Southern family living in New Orleans in the 1950s. The parents are creative, artistic, and possessed of an endless sense of optimism that has been all but lost to the twentieth century. They are Presbyterians who have chosen to embrace the subtler and more mystical forms of Christianity that call for faith over formulas and formulas over dogma.
The story is set in the Deep South cotton-growing town of Maycomb, and revolves around Cleo McNelly, a 12-year-old girl who gets expelled from school. She is a rebellious teenager and doesn't have what it takes to be a Southern lady. After an eventful summer with her mother's best friend, she is caught up in crime again. She meets William Faulkner: a man who wrote "The Sound and the Fury".
The Magnolia palace is the story of Monty, a young man with a painting industry in downtown New York City. After his father's death, he sets out to find what happened to him at the time of his death. What he comes across is a woman that has been hidden away for six years by her husband and four stepchildren who didn't want her. In her search for answers, she runs into Monty when she escapes from the mansion and falls in love with him.
Fiona Davis was born in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up in the historic Lower Ninth Ward. Her father, a musician and jazz enthusiast, encouraged her to record an album of vintage New Orleans jazz music at the age of eleven. She went on to become one of the foremost scholars who wrote about the history and life of African Americans in New Orleans. The Magnolia Palace is Davis's first novel based on her personal experiences growing up in Louisiana
The Magnolia Palace is a story about four sisters, each with their own interesting character. They describe the different aspects of the story line and explain how each sister's personality affects the plot. The narrator Karissa Vacker has a soothing voice that is perfect for this book. If you like historical fiction, romance, or just want to read a good book, this is one not to miss.
The Magnolia Palace is the story of a woman named Mary who lives in an imaginary land known as Valley. It follows her journey to find her true place in the world and the people she meets along the way. As she travels, Mary learns lessons about herself and her relationship with God.
Published Date | 2022-01-25 |
Duration | 11 hours 9 minutes |
Author | Fiona Davis |
Narrated | Karissa Vacker |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction |