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    Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle
    Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle
    Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle
    Audiobook9 hours

    Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle

    Written by Ann B. Ross

    Narrated by Cynthia Darlow

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    About this audiobook

    In this 12th installment to her New York Times bestselling Miss Julia series, Ann B. Ross tickles the funny bone while touching the heart. Although Miss Julia vows to mind her own business for a change, she can't help investigating the possible murder of her financial reputation-and of the dead person in the toolshed. But the sudden arrival of Hazel Marie's twins during a raging blizzard brings a whole new set of challenges and a double helping of trouble for Ross' indomitable Southern heroine.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateApr 5, 2011
    ISBN9781461803683
    Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle
    Author

    Ann B. Ross

    Ann B. Ross, who taught literature at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, is the author of Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, one of the most popular Southern debut novels in years, Miss Julia Takes Over, Miss Julia Throws a Wedding, and Miss Julia Hits the Road. She lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

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    • 5/5
      Miss Julia is in full-crisis mode as Hazel Marie’s due date (to deliver twins) approaches. Adding to her anxiety is being interrogated by the local cops about some bounced checks – and learning a body was discovered in Lloyd’s teacher’s tool shed. But it’s the babies’ arrival that has her truly concerned. And as the day approaches, the babies’ father (Mr. Pickens) is off on one of private investigations and Sam Murdoch (Miss Julia’s husband) is away researching his book. A freak North Carolina snowstorm is forecast and … well, things get pretty complicated. But that’s standard fare in one of the Miss Julia novels. But any complication can be handled by Miss Julia and her faithful maid Lillian. In a series of maneuvers reminiscent of Lucy and Ethel at their best, the two manage to save the day in more than one way. I love the characters in this series, and having Miss Julia herself as the first-person narrator allows readers to peer into the workings of her mind, her musings, her sometimes convoluted thought processes, her inconsistencies, her kindness, her love for those in her family circle. It’s a joy to read the Miss Julia novels, knowing she’ll get herself into trouble and out of it with such panache. Reading Miss Julia stories is just plain FUN!
    • 4/5
      In the latest Miss Julia novel, we are finally blessed by the arrival of Hazel Marie's twins. At about the same time, a man is found dead in a tool shed four blocks away from Miss Julia's house. Although Julia promises her husband Sam that she will not become involved, circumstances dictate that she do otherwise. This broken promise lead to perhaps one of the funniest scenes that I have read in a novel. Although the book dwells a bit much on the issue of women clergy, it is a very entertaining read and not to be missed if you are a series fan. Lots of loose ends are wrapped up at its end. Will there be another Miss Julia book? Let's hope so as I have really grown to love the old girl!
    • 3/5
      Book number twelve in the Miss Julia series, featuring a woman of a certain age who cannot help but get involved in the goings on in her North Carolina town.It’s not as if she doesn’t have enough going on at home. Hazel Marie is hugely pregnant with twins, Lloyd comes home from school with a story that his teacher was taken away by police, Lilian reports that the grocer complained about a bounced check, and then they learn of a body found in Miss Petty’s toolshed. Well, of course, Miss Julia needs to get to the bottom of this. She can’t have people thinking she’s a scofflaw or worse that she’s losing her marbles writing bad checks all over town. What I love about this series is Miss Julia, herself. She’s a real firecracker of a woman. She has her standards but seems unable to help herself when it comes to gossip or getting involved in things that are really none of her business. Her chief exercise seems to be jumping to conclusions, which lead to some rather humorous situations and conversations. The supporting cast of characters are wonderful as well. From her long-time cook, Lillian, to her late husband’s mistress, Hazel Marie, to the ever -patient Sam, they help, caution, support and love Miss Julia through all her many adventures. A fast, fun, comfort read.
    • 4/5
      Most of the time I really enjoy my visits to Miss Julia's world. And, although I enjoyed most of this one I'm getting a little tired of the "I won't meddle" refrains while she sets out to do just that. I agreed whole-heartedly with Sam in this book, she keeps entirely too many things from him and then turns around and resents him for the same thing.

      Now, I did enjoy the story and it was fun to see Hazel Marie, J.D., Lloyd and the rest react to the new additions to the household, babies are so much fun. There were many fewer interactions with the people from Julia's church and I can't say that I missed them much because, even though I don't mind the religious overtones in the books I do get a lot tired of the preaching of the Pastor and his wife. The other friends were more front and center in this book and I must say, it was a nice change.

      I'm sure I'll be reading the next in the series, even if only to watch Hazel Marie's family grow up.
    • 4/5
      In the latest Miss Julia novel, we are finally blessed by the arrival of Hazel Marie's twins. At about the same time, a man is found dead in a tool shed four blocks away from Miss Julia's house. Although Julia promises her husband Sam that she will not become involved, circumstances dictate that she do otherwise. This broken promise lead to perhaps one of the funniest scenes that I have read in a novel. Although the book dwells a bit much on the issue of women clergy, it is a very entertaining read and not to be missed if you are a series fan. Lots of loose ends are wrapped up at its end. Will there be another Miss Julia book? Let's hope so as I have really grown to love the old girl!
    • 4/5
      Miss Julia continues to be a delight. With Hazel Marie still pregnant with twins, you would think a body discovered in a neighbor's toolshed would be a welcome diversion for Miss Julia. I really admire the way Ross has had these characters grow over the series and how she uses them to their various strengths. (even if it's being annoying, like Sam's old butler). Can we imagine a time Miss Julia didn't have Hazel Marie and Lloyd in her life? I look forward to more from all of them over the years!