"Faith, I tell them, is a mystery, elusive to many, and never easy to explain." Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, David Ebershoff's "The 19th Wife "combines epic historical fiction with a modern murder mystery to create a brilliant novel of literary suspense. It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Expelled and an outcast, Ann Eliza embarks on a crusade to end polygamy in the United States. A rich account ...
Read More
"Faith, I tell them, is a mystery, elusive to many, and never easy to explain." Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, David Ebershoff's "The 19th Wife "combines epic historical fiction with a modern murder mystery to create a brilliant novel of literary suspense. It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Expelled and an outcast, Ann Eliza embarks on a crusade to end polygamy in the United States. A rich account of a family's polygamous history is revealed, including how a young woman became a plural wife. Soon after Ann Eliza's story begins, a second exquisite narrative unfolds-a tale of murder involving a polygamist family in present-day Utah. Jordan Scott, a young man who was thrown out of his fundamentalist sect years earlier, must reenter the world that cast him aside in order to discover the truth behind his father's death. And as Ann Eliza's narrative intertwines with that of Jordan's search, readers are pulled deeper into the mysteries of love and faith. "From the Hardcover edition."
Read Less
Add this copy of The 19th Wife, 15 Cds [Unabridged Library Edition] to cart. $4.74, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Books on Tape.
Add this copy of The 19th Wife, 15 Cds [Unabridged Library Edition] to cart. $4.76, very good condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Books On Tape.
Add this copy of The 19th Wife, 15 Cds [Unabridged Library Edition] to cart. $12.00, good condition, Sold by eQuip Online rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Aliquippa, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Books on Tape.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Shipped within 24 hrs of purchase. Satisfaction guaranteed! This is an ex-library book with stickers and typical library markings. The binding is in solid condition. This is great reading for the thrify shopper.
Add this copy of The 19th Wife, 15 Cds to cart. $19.50, good condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Books on Tape.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. 15 AUDIO CDs withdrawn from the library collection. Some library sticker and marking. We will take the time to polish each Audio CD for a smooth quality of sound. Enjoy this reliable AUDIO CD performance.
I thought this was an extremely interesting book, it made me research this life and religion even more. I loved the jump between past and present, and the similarities are mind boggling. Great book, long, but keeps you interested
donna
Sep 16, 2008
Polygamy still lives
David Ebershoff has crafted a story that moves from the past to present day about the Mormon Church and its continuing battle with polygamy. The present day story is a murder mystery about a woman who is accused of murdering her husband. She just happens to be his 19th wife. The historical part deals with the true life 19th wife of Brigham Young, Ann Eliza Young,who sued him for divorce in the latter 1800's. Nicely intertwined, I enjoyed the history far more than the present day story due to the distracting use of the f-word in practically every sentence. Why this obviously educated author chose to use this word repeatedly is beyond me- especially because I know he had a vast number of other words to choose from as is evidenced by the rest of the story. Despite this complaint, I did enjoy this novel and found it hard to put down.
![The 19th Wife, 15 Cds [Unabridged Library Edition]](https://www3.alibris-static.com/isbn/9781415957844_t.gif)
