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Unveiling Secrets, Unbinding Hearts: A Gripping Tale of Family, Love, and Resilience in 20th-Century Pittsburgh.
Step into the captivating world of The Scandalous Madden Sisters by Meghan C. Benedict, a fascinating historical fiction saga set against the backdrop of Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh's Irish Catholic enclave. In this compelling narrative, Benedict paints a vivid portrait of the Madden family's five sisters, navigating the challenges of love, loss, and societal upheaval in the early 1900s.
Helen, the responsible eldest, yearns for personal joy while steering her family through the storm of change. Rose, a talented artist, possesses everything but the one thing she desires most. Sally, with a fiery temper matched only by her culinary skills, questions who would marry someone like her. The twins, Paulette and Annabelle, embody the contrasting spirits of idealism and adventure.
At the heart of the story is Maimeo, the Madden family matriarch and Lawrenceville's most devoted parishioner. As the world around them is shaped by war, pandemic, labor unrest, and social transformation, these sisters grapple with their destinies, their bonds tested by the evolving landscape of early 20th-century America.
Benedict masterfully weaves historical forces with the intricate lives of ordinary working-class people, creating a tapestry that captures the essence of a bygone Pittsburgh. As the Madden sisters navigate the tides of change, readers will find themselves engrossed in a tale of sisterhood, resilience, and the enduring power of family bonds.
Ideal for book club enthusiasts seeking a rich narrative with layers of historical depth, The Scandalous Madden Sisters is a poignant exploration of personal and collective history. Benedict's storytelling prowess brings to life an era that will resonate with readers, making this a must-read for those who relish historical fiction with heart.
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Received an Advanced Reader Copy from a friend. I am an avid true crime reader and upon completion I question if the author is credible. The timeline does not add up for his age and the times of his alleged involvement in organized crime. Some of the things in the book he is alleged to have said and done I remember almost word for word from movies I had previously watched. He literally stole a scene from the movie the accountant with Ben Affleck and said that he did it. I did a little research after completing the book and learned that this author was also claiming in 2010 that he was a long time member of the Bloods Gang. That coupled with the above leads me to believe that it is nothing more than fantasy. Do not waste your time or money
Like it was written by George Santos
Received an Advanced Reader Copy from a friend. I am an avid true crime reader and upon completion I question if the author is credible. The timeline does not add up for his age and the times of his alleged involvement in organized crime. Some of the things in the book he is alleged to have said and done I remember almost word for word from movies I had previously watched. He literally stole a scene from the movie the accountant with Ben Affleck and said that he did it. I did a little research after completing the book and learned that this author was also claiming in 2010 that he was a long time member of the Bloods Gang. That coupled with the above leads me to believe that it is nothing more than fantasy. Do not waste your time or money
What a difficult story to tell. I appreciate the honesty and vulnerability. Definitely made me think.
I had hopes for this book but was not expecting what I would read within the pages. If your kink is deplorable grammar, incoherent sentences, and inconsistent messages, then this book is for you. At first, I thought the book I received was not the book I ordered. But as I dived in, it was very confusing. I would not recommend this book to anyone
There are not many reviews on the internet for this book. In researching the many stores selling the book, it was self-published which makes a lot of sense. The online description is written perfectly, so reading the actual book was very difficult. Pages two and three are written clearly as well as the table of contents. Pages 155 and 156 are also written logically.
It appears this book was written, then sent through a program like “Grammarly.” Once completed it seems it was published without being re-read or edited. The first clue was the title narrative that used “Has” instead of “As.” The table of contents is one page off from what it shows on pages four though seven. Many of the “q’s” are written as “[]”
Below are some examples of what was within the pages of this book written verbatim:
“Chains & Discipline/ Domination & entry/ Sadism & Masochism (BDSM) is a wide classification of bed room play.” Page 9
“When bringing up the topic of chains, you are actually asking a person to offer you their depend on, their flexibility, and also possibly their suggestion of security in exchange for sensual/sexual enjoyment, power-play, and also feasible re-evaluation of your very own connection.” Page 39
“Techni[]ue can take a selection of kinds and also be as easy or facility as you pick to (new paragraph) bargain for your details scenario” Page 52
“BDSM stands for chains as well as entry, technique and also supremacy as well as sadism and also masochism.” Page 125
“SHELF means Risk Aware Consensual Kink.” Page 130
“Approval is whatever.” Page 152
“your twist isn’t my twist, yet your twist is OKAY.” Page 153
“You can be a top, base, or button” Page 153
Good service, good book. Just what I was looking for! Thank you!