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Mrs. Wiggins (A Lexington, Alabama Novel Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Mary Monroe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.5 3,266 ratings

Book 1 of 4: Lexington, Alabama

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From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of the classic, captivating, and scandalous Mama Ruby series, comes a church-going matriarch’s rags to riches Depression era story set in the Deep South. The respectable family she has built means everything to her, and she’ll do anything to keep them.

The daughter of a prostitute mother and an alcoholic father, Maggie Franklin knew her only way out was to marry someone upstanding and church-going. Someone like Hubert Wiggins, the most eligible man in Lexington, Alabama—and the son of its most revered preacher. Proper and prosperous, Hubert is glad to finally have a wife, even one with Maggie’s background. For Hubert has a secret he desperately needs to stay hidden. And Maggie’s unexpected charm, elegance, and religious devotion makes her the perfect partner in lies . . .

Their surprising union makes the Wigginses the town’s most envied couple—complete with a son, Claude, whom Maggie idolizes. Until he falls in love with the worst possible fiancée. Terrified, Maggie won’t let Daisy destroy her son. And when her employer’s brother sexually harasses her, Maggie knows something needs to be done about him as well. In fact, she realizes there are an awful lot of sinning “disruptive” people who should be eliminated from her perfect world . . .

But the more Maggie tries to take control, the more obstacles are thrown in her way. And when it seems like the one person she always expected to be there is starting to drift away, Maggie will play one final, merciless game to secure what she’s fought so hard to earn . . .

“Her willingness to do anything for her loved ones is relatable, and the emboldening influence of her desperation and the incremental gravity of her deceptiveness heighten the narrative’s mesmerizing effect.” —Booklist

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“Drama, suspense, small town charm…Mary Monroe packed it all into the finale of her beloved Neighbors series that transports readers back to 1930s Alabama.”
—Woman’s World on Across the Way

“Monroe brings her exciting Neighbors trilogy to a dramatic and memorable conclusion, as she explores how social tension and
conflict complicate jealousy and romance in an African American enclave in a small Alabama town during the Great Depression.”
—Booklist on Across the Way

“In this first volume of her new series, New York Times bestselling author Monroe convincingly portrays a time and place where
desperation is the norm.”
—Library Journal on One House Over

“A very believable portrayal of the African American experience in a hard place at a hard time.”
—Historical Novels Review on One House Over

“Mary Monroe is an exceptional writer and phenomenal storyteller!”
—Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times bestselling author on One House Over

“Mary Monroe is a fantastic writer and has a real knack for creating characters with substance and dimension.”
—This Black Girl Reads on Over the Fence

“Monroe brings the Deep South Prohibition-era world to life in a captivating tale of greed and consequences and primes readers to find out what happens among these complicated neighbors in the next book.”
—Booklist on Over the Fence

“The holidays can bring the kind of chaos, good and bad, that occupies your brain. It’s easy to forget to bring your gratitude. Remembrance has that covered.”
—The Philadelphia Tribune

“Joyce believes she’d found the perfect man in Odell, but secrets and betrayals threaten their happiness, and send ripples throughout their neighborhood. Mary Monroe deftly captures the steamy intrigues of her characters’ complicated lives in this Depression-era story that readers will find impossible to put down.”
—Susan Holloway Scott, author of I, Eliza Hamilton, on One House Over

About the Author

Mary Monroe, the daughter of sharecroppers, is the author of the award-winning and New York Times bestselling God series that includes God Don't Like Ugly and God Don't Make No Mistakes, among other novels. Winner of the AAMBC Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award and the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award, Mary Monroe currently lives in Oakland, California, and loves to hear from her readers via e-mail at AuthorAuthor5409@aol.com. Visit Mary's website at MaryMonroe.org.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CBM8RFM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dafina (March 30, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3414 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1496732596

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Mary Monroe is a New York Times bestselling African-American fiction author. Her first novel, The Upper Room, was published by St. Martin's Press in 1985. She is best known for her novel God Don't Like Ugly (originally published by Dafina Books in Fall 2000), and the series revolved around the characters first introduced in this book. Mary Monroe is the third of four children, born in Toxey, Alabama. She spent the first part of her life in Alabama and Ohio, moving to Richmond, California in 1973. Successful author and mother of two children, Mary currently resides in Oakland, where she continues to write bestselling novels.

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shyshon

OMG!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024

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This was a very good book. It was very suspenseful. It was packed with just the right amount of betrayal, love, hate, deceit, etc.. I'd recommend it anyone.

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Great

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024

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This book was so good. It didn't take me long to finish this book because it kept me on the edge of my seat. I was sad about the ending and didn't see that coming. I was looking for a reunion. There were so many twists and turns. This was an excellent written book that dealt with taboo subjects. I loved this book and can't wait to read the next one in the series.

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Captivating!

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022

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The author's continuous flow of the story line was great. The first page captivated my attention which is definitely a plus. The book cover drew an attraction as well. This was a great, smooth easy read. It wasn't too predictable yet things didn't happen as one would have anticipated. Main and secondary characters all seemed to bring the story to life as though the reader was there. The timeline of the book was laid out very well as the author was sure to include settings related to every particular period in time as the years go by. Great book. The discussion at our book club meeting was awesome and may be a rare time everyone completed a book before the meeting.

Maggie and Hubert are not only best friends but become husband and wife. Not a traditional marriage but Maggie does what she can to protect her husband, have a son, protect him and all those that she care about. Understanding Maggie's early childhood helps explain the path that Maggie takes and the reason why she thinks the way she does. Maggie becomes accepted by in-laws, church members and others. After a few "bumps and obstacles" all seems just perfect.... until Hubert says the wrong thing.

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Debbie

Mrs. Wiggins

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024

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Wow, Mrs. Wiggins took me on a wild journey I didn't see coming! From the jump, this book had me hooked. Mrs. Wiggins is the type who doesn't play when it comes to disturbances. Cross her path with some drama, and she's quick to set things straight. Reading this book was an emotional rollercoaster, y'all. Seriously, it's a fantastic read that had me feeling all the feels.

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Trinity

Pride is a Sin

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024

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This story begs the question “What will we do for the sake of appearances?” The characters are richly drawn and you have deep feelings about them. They seemed to be without options and choices, stuck in a place and time that offered no solution from the hardships of their lives. As if the circumstances of their lives weren’t enough, there was the pain they caused one another by their own biases and beliefs. This caused an underlying thread of hopelessness throughout the story. Even so, I never wanted to put it away. It was a good read told by a talented story teller. Thank you Mary Monroe for bringing so much culture into the tales that you weave.

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Betty Jenkins

Awesome 👏🏾 👌🏾 👍🏾

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024

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This book was a page turner! I really appreciate it and love the story. I can't wait for the next series if there are any. I will definitely read books from this author 😀

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Rose Carmel Gaspard

GASP!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024

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There were a couple of pearl clutching moments in this otherwise predictable story that led to the inevitable ending. It's still an entertaining cautionary tale.

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024

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I enjoyed this! It was hard to stop reading it. I was done in 3 or 4 days.

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Outstanding

Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2021

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This was a very well written story. Such a page turner with an unexpected ending. I would recommend this book.

karen Young

Muy bien

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llady15

Excellent Mrs Wiggins

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2021

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Great read from Ms Monroe , as usual. Spellbinding and fast paced .A marriage base on a lie so we kind of can see this is not going to end well but didn't see a "good" church lady her father-in-law no less is the pastor , would turn out to be a serial kill. In her mind she had justified reasons felt she had it all under control but no, not to be .Great read great characters . Differently a page Turner . Finished all to quickly. Well done

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Michele Scott-Akanbi

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2024

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I didn't really like the character and struggled to engage with the book. She felt like a female Dexter, and I think in the end, she got her just deserts.

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