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'Til the Well Runs Dry

By: Lauren Francis-Sharma
Narrated by: Ron Butler, Bahni Turpin
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Lauren Francis-Sharma's 'Til the Well Runs Dry opens in a seaside village in the north of Trinidad where young Marcia Garcia, a gifted and smart-mouthed 16-year-old seamstress, lives alone, raising two small boys and guarding a family secret. When she meets Farouk Karam, an ambitious young policeman, the risks and rewards in Marcia's life amplify forever.

On an island rich with laughter, Calypso, Carnival, cricket, beaches and salty air, sweet fruits and spicy stews, the novel follows Marcia and Farouk from their amusing and passionate courtship through personal and historical events that threaten Marcia's secret, entangle the couple and their children in a scandal, and endanger the future for all of them.

'Til the Well Runs Dry tells the twinned stories of a spirited woman's love for one man and her bottomless devotion to her children. For listeners who cherish the previously untold stories of women's lives, here is a story of grit and imperfection and love that has not been told before.

©2014 Lauren Francis-Sharma (P)2015 Tantor Caribbean Creators Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction West Indies

Critic reviews

"Remarkably accomplished first-time novelist Francis-Sharma makes it clear on page one that Marcia is strong, courageous, and resourceful." (Booklist)

"The two narrators, Ron Butler and Bahni Turpin, are superb choices who move the listener smoothly between the two main characters." (AudioFile)
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This story had me emotionally attached to every character. I honestly could have followed them for much longer than the book allowed. As it ended the tears flowed out of both triumph for Marcia and her new beginning but also pain from having just witnessed the most harrowing life. The book concluded beautifully and left a feeling of wholeness and completion. A beautiful novel.

I didn’t want Marcia’s story to end.

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The drama, twists and the way story bends loved every minute. A must read/listen.

Loved every minute

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Very good - and great story - once you get past the narrators not having a Trinidad accent.

Excellent

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The characters are compelling , the plot is a rollercoaster and the story is
Interesting on many levels . A great book with strong women characters battling inequality. I feel bereft now it’s finished and would love a sequel.

One of my best ever listens

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life story. obeah. relationships Trinni music. food. sewing. a unique blend of Caribbean culture. raw strong and full of flavour.

great cultural storytelling

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