Tangled Violets
Denise-Marie Martin
Award-Winning Finalist in the Christian Inspirational category of the 2022 American Fiction Awards
“... an uplifting story of realistic struggle, a desperate drive for connection, and ultimately Christian redemption. ... Martin’s strength in this story comes from a refusal to shy away from life’s difficulties as Lizzie faces tough choices and desires. ... Readers eager for stories about connection and faith will find this engaging. Great for fans of Josie Riviera, Francine Rivers" — BookLife Reviews
“... a moving novel, crackling with sexual volatility and emotional intelligence. An engrossing emotional drama, both shocking and thoughtful ... a provocative subplot handled without a hint of prurient sensationalism." — Kirkus Reviews
Denise-Marie Martin’s debut novel exposes the greatest longings of the human heart: to belong and be loved. Tangled Violets is the riveting story of an adoptee’s search to find out who she is. Advanced degrees, professional success, and a string of failed marriages have done nothing to fill the void that has defined Lizzie Schmidt’s life. Armed with mostly false information, she embarks on an improbable journey of self-discovery, searching for her biological family before the days of the internet or consumer genetic testing made such reunions commonplace.
Tangled Violets is the shocking story of how far one woman is willing to go in search of love and acceptance—a journey that leads to joy, pain, lies, and absolute heartbreak. A tale of redemption and the healing power of forgiveness, this novel demonstrates that no matter what we have done or where we have been, no one is outside the mercy of God and the healing balm of his unconditional love.
Warning: This novel deals with the devastation of incest and recovery—a topic rarely discussed in Christian fiction.
Duration - 14h 35m.
Author - Denise-Marie Martin.
Narrator - Joana Garcia.
Published Date - Saturday, 13 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2022 Denise-Marie Martin ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Denise-Marie Martin
Joana Garcia
Misericordia Publishing
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
Award-Winning Finalist in the Christian Inspirational category of the 2022 American Fiction Awards “... an uplifting story of realistic struggle, a desperate drive for connection, and ultimately Christian redemption. ... Martin’s strength in this story comes from a refusal to shy away from life’s difficulties as Lizzie faces tough choices and desires. ... Readers eager for stories about connection and faith will find this engaging. Great for fans of Josie Riviera, Francine Rivers" — BookLife Reviews “... a moving novel, crackling with sexual volatility and emotional intelligence. An engrossing emotional drama, both shocking and thoughtful ... a provocative subplot handled without a hint of prurient sensationalism." — Kirkus Reviews Denise-Marie Martin’s debut novel exposes the greatest longings of the human heart: to belong and be loved. Tangled Violets is the riveting story of an adoptee’s search to find out who she is. Advanced degrees, professional success, and a string of failed marriages have done nothing to fill the void that has defined Lizzie Schmidt’s life. Armed with mostly false information, she embarks on an improbable journey of self-discovery, searching for her biological family before the days of the internet or consumer genetic testing made such reunions commonplace. Tangled Violets is the shocking story of how far one woman is willing to go in search of love and acceptance—a journey that leads to joy, pain, lies, and absolute heartbreak. A tale of redemption and the healing power of forgiveness, this novel demonstrates that no matter what we have done or where we have been, no one is outside the mercy of God and the healing balm of his unconditional love. Warning: This novel deals with the devastation of incest and recovery—a topic rarely discussed in Christian fiction. Duration - 14h 35m. Author - Denise-Marie Martin. Narrator - Joana Garcia. Published Date - Saturday, 13 January 2024. Copyright - © 2022 Denise-Marie Martin ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
PART ONE: 1959,1988 - 1990
Duration:00:00:24
Chapter 1: Lizzie
Duration:00:23:05
Chapter 2: The Letter
Duration:00:29:17
Chapter 3: Lunch
Duration:00:34:40
Chapter 4: Weekend
Duration:00:35:47
Chapter 5: Serendipity
Duration:00:36:22
Chapter 6: Shamrocks
Duration:00:32:10
Chapter 7: Meeting
Duration:00:36:28
Chapter 8: The Walk
Duration:00:36:53
Chapter 9: Preparation
Duration:00:37:14
Chapter 10: Breakthrough
Duration:00:34:19
PART TWO: 1990 - 2001
Duration:00:00:21
Chapter 11: Seattle
Duration:00:37:46
Chapter 12: Goodbye
Duration:00:31:19
Chapter 13: Birthdays
Duration:00:31:00
Chapter 14: Ultimatum
Duration:00:32:52
Chapter 15: Decision
Duration:00:33:30
Chapter 16: Big House
Duration:00:33:23
Chapter 17: San Diego
Duration:00:32:31
PART THREE: 2003 - 2006
Duration:00:00:25
Chapter 18: Mortality
Duration:00:30:03
Chapter 19: The Dream
Duration:00:21:08
Chapter 20: Studies
Duration:00:35:15
Chapter 21: Los Angeles
Duration:00:34:45
Chapter 22: Truth
Duration:00:36:40
Chapter 23: Appointment
Duration:00:38:32
Chapter 24: First Confessions
Duration:00:42:31
Chapter 25: Second Confessions
Duration:00:37:30
Chapter 26: Worth The Wait
Duration:00:28:28
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:22