The Runaway Midwife

by Patricia Harman
Published by Harper
Contemporary Fiction

Down on her luck and running from the law, Clara, now known as Sara, sets out to heal and reinvent herself. Narrator Tavia Gilbert’s voice expertly reflects the range of moods and thoughts going through Sara’s mind. Gilbert’s smooth, well-modulated voice adds to the overall picture of the complicated island people and the life Sara now tries to lead. The production includes a special touch: Each of its chapters begins with descriptions of regional birds and their unique cries. Gilbert’s narration pulls the listener in to imagine the sparkle of the sea glass and the lapping water on the scenic beaches of the Canadian island Sara seeks to call home. Follow Sara’s struggles for an excellent listen with a heartwarming touch of romance. AudioFile Magazine