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The Undoing of Saint Silvanus: A Novel
Written by Beth Moore
Narrated by Shannon McManus
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Only God knew why Jillian Slater agreed to return to New Orleans on the news that her father had finally drunk himself to death. It's not like they were close. She hadn't seen him - or her grandmother, the ice queen - in almost twenty years. But when Adella Atwater, the manager of her grandmother's apartment house, called and said her expenses would be paid if she'd fly in for the burial, a free trip to New Orleans was too intriguing to resist.
What Adella didn't tell her was that the apartment house wasn't a house at all - and that whatever it was, it bore the dead weight of a long and painful history. As soon as Jillian meets the odd assortment of renters and realizes that her grandmother had no idea she was coming, she hatches a plan to escape. But the investigation into her father's death quickly unfolds and Jillian is drawn into the lives of the colorful collection of saints and sinners who pass through Saint Silvanus. She soon discovers there is more at stake than she ever imagined. Who is behind the baffling messages and the strange relics left on the steps? Is it possible that her family is actually cursed? Or is it just this crazy old house that holds them all under its spell?
Jillian walks into a web of spiritual and personal danger borne out of her family's broken history, and despite Adella's wiliest efforts, only God himself can orchestrate the undoing of all that is going on at Saint Silvanus.
What Adella didn't tell her was that the apartment house wasn't a house at all - and that whatever it was, it bore the dead weight of a long and painful history. As soon as Jillian meets the odd assortment of renters and realizes that her grandmother had no idea she was coming, she hatches a plan to escape. But the investigation into her father's death quickly unfolds and Jillian is drawn into the lives of the colorful collection of saints and sinners who pass through Saint Silvanus. She soon discovers there is more at stake than she ever imagined. Who is behind the baffling messages and the strange relics left on the steps? Is it possible that her family is actually cursed? Or is it just this crazy old house that holds them all under its spell?
Jillian walks into a web of spiritual and personal danger borne out of her family's broken history, and despite Adella's wiliest efforts, only God himself can orchestrate the undoing of all that is going on at Saint Silvanus.
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Beth Moore
Author and speaker Beth Moore is a dynamic teacher whose conferences take her across the globe. She has written numerous bestselling books and Bible studies. She is also the founder and visionary of Living Proof Ministries based in Houston, TX.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I didn’t want to stop listening to this book! I had to pull over to a parking lot on a long drive when I was getting in to traffic listen through a chapter so I wouldn’t miss anything!
It is so great to have a novel by Beth Moore! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book was quite well-written. I enjoyed it. The audio book narrator did an excellent job.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An interesting novel with a strong message. Enjoy the read!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I enjoyed this book. Even though I was suspicious about the Christian rhetoric.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The narrator did a fabulous job with voices and inflection. Etc. story grabbed me right away and kept me intrigued to the very end. Humor was also plentiful making for a very fun read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a great book!! Thoroughly enjoyed it!! Would totally recommend it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I stayed up way too late two nights listening to this. I really enjoyed it and hope Beth writes more fiction. Thank you for a great story.
I also felt like the narrator did an excellent job. She had a distinct voice for each character without overdoing it. Her narration added to the compelling story. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very good and much better than expected. the author is known for her Bible studies for women and I did not realize that she had written a fiction book. I chose it kind of with fear and trembling thinking it was going to be cheesy and not well written but I was wrong. I really enjoyed it. Well-done done.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beth Moore is generally known for her Bible studies, so I wasn't sure how her novel would be,. It was quite good. I enjoyed the cast of characters at Saint Sans, plus the members of the police force. There were some twists and turns in the story that I did not anticipate, and several places had me eager to forge ahead with my reading. Jillian, the main character, was a little difficult to get to love, but I knew from the beginning she would change by the end of the book. My only real complaint is that at the very end, there is a murder dropped into the scene that I felt was sad and unnecessary. It could have just as easily been a bank robbery with no injuries. It left a sad feeling to the end of the book that I don't think was intended.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I had a hard time getting started with this book; the colloquialisms were discouraging. But as I continued to read, I became less critical and more in tune with the author's voice. By about page 20, I began to love the book - Beth Moore can absolutely tell a riveting story, as anyone who has heard her speak knows. I very rarely laugh out loud or cry when I read - I read a LOT - and this book had me doing both. If you like Beth Moore's Bible studies - and I do - you'll love this book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I was pleasantly surprised by this Bible study author's first novel. I wasn't sure what to expect but I found a story line that kept my interest, colorful characters, and lots of Southern charm. I could definitely hear Beth's voice - which I was familiar with - in the way the characters used inventive metaphors and similes that are steeped in the author's Southern way of speaking. Since the story was set in New Orleans it is an appropriate touch, as were the details about the food and customs of the region. These all slid into the story easily as the main character, Jillian, has grown up in southern California. She travels to New Orleans to escape her problems and to get to know the grandmother she barely remembers. Jillian definitely feels like a fish out of water when she arrives in New Orleans and is surrounded by a cast of Southern types. She finds shelter at Saint Silvanus - a church turned into a boarding house which her Gradmother Olivia owns and which is managed by the very outspoken Adella. Jillian doesn't find her grandmother waiting for her with open arms when she arrives - quite the opposite - but she slowly gets sucked into the warm family atmosphere that exists among the boarders at Saint Silvanus. She also finds hints about events involving deceased father that she becomes intensely curious about - and that eventually lead her into some perilous circumstances. So the story involves some suspense, some romance, a journey of faith (of course), and a lot of Southern flair. If those sound look good ingredients to you, give it a try!
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Beth Moore, better known for her Bible studies, ventured into the world of Christian fiction with this title. Jillian Slater, long estranged from her father and his family, goes to New Orleans to attend his funeral. Her mother depicted her father as a homeless loser. As soon as she landed at the airport, she began regretting her decision to fly there. She discovers her grandmother lives in a renovated old church with an odd assortment of people and a sassy manager. After she goes back to San Francisco and discovers her boyfriend/boss with another woman in his office, she quickly packs, returning to New Orleans. She begins to learn more about her father, her grandmother, and herself during her journey. The book contains a mystery concerning the murder of her father and romance for Jillian. The book is unlikely to gain a wide following outside of Christian readers as it tends to be a bit preachy at times. The story is better than expected. I listened to the audio book read by Shannon McManus who does a terrible job. Her male voices and regional accents were horrible. I recommend reading the book rather than listening to it.