A More Perfect Union, Jodi Daynard
A More Perfect Union, Jodi Daynard
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A More Perfect Union

Author: Jodi Daynard

Narrator: Marcus Stewart

Unabridged: 11 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 05/23/2017

Synopsis

In 1794, Johnny Watkins returns to America from Barbados, intent on becoming a great statesman. Even his hero, John Adams, believes the gifted boy will go far. There’s just one catch: Johnny must learn to pass for white.He finds a spirited and lovely confidante in Kate, one of the few who knows that Johnny’s father had been born a slave. But as he moves closer toward the new city of Washington, Johnny leaves Kate behind, falling instead for a prominent Maryland heiress who may not have his best interests at heart. Embroiled in the vicious politics of the approaching election, Johnny lives every moment at risk of being unmasked.Then, a discovery about Thomas Jefferson, one that could sway the election, imperils not only Johnny’s future but also his life. In the end, Johnny learns who his real friends are—and the truth behind the great promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

About Jodi Daynard

Jodi Daynard is the author of the bestselling novels The Midwife’s Revolt and Our Own Country. Her stories and essays have appeared in numerous periodicals, including the New York Times Book Review, the Village Voice, the Paris Review, AGNI, FICTION, and the New England Review. She has taught writing at Harvard University, at MIT, and in the MFA program at Emerson College. These days she divides her time between the Yorkshire Dales in Northern England and her home outside Boston.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deanne on May 25, 2017

This is book three in the Midwife series.This was an absolutely fascinating book. Thank you to the author,Jodi Daynard for her impeccable research. Returning from Barbados to America John Watkins is intent on becoming a great statesman As long as John Watkins can pass for white all will go well for......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on June 01, 2018

I was a little apprehensive about continuing with this series because I had read several reviews saying that it was slow and not as good as the first two. One review that especially concerned me spoke of revisionist history. I'm so glad that I ignored these opinions and finished the series. Like Our......more

Goodreads review by Lynne on June 05, 2017

What a wonderful read! So much history throughout this book , that draws you in. The characters were so intriguing and full of interesting back grounds.That will keep you reading to the very end. The storyline will have you cheering and at times sadden for the wonderful characters . A must read for......more

Goodreads review by Char on June 11, 2017

Disappointed I loved Jodi's first two books in the series- I followed her updates throughout the year, and even preordered this book and waited for the release-however that's where my excited seemed to end, sadly. This story was rather dull and boring to me. Nothing kept me excited about picking up......more

Goodreads review by Gary David Reed on July 28, 2018

Good srory Enjoyed this story. The descriptions of the countryside, the sea and the trees ,made you see them in your mind. I have always thought that the Adam's family was so unusual . Their patriotism was taught in school and I have always been fascinated by Abigail. This series is well fleshed out......more

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