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Read By: Julia Gibson Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The China Bayles Mysteries Release Date: November 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781440774195

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

25

Longest Chapter Length:

45:34 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

21 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

24:06 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

48

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Publisher Description

Susan Wittig Albert has won critical acclaim and a devoted following for her China Bayles mysteries featuring beloved herb shop and tearoom owner China. In Wormwood, the death of a woman in a pool-where a Shaker woman drowned in 1912-sets the stage for a perplexing whodunit. ". another winner from this dependable veteran." -Publishers Weekly

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"Always like China Bayles, herb shop owner, sleuth, and this book especially interesting for all its info on the Shakers. Good plot as well. Not sure I will enjoy her next as she appears to be adding an additional main character, a teenage girl, not exactly my interest. Will see. "

— Shirley (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • … another winner from this dependable veteran.

    — Publishers Weekly "In a class with … sleuths V.I. Warshawski and Stephanie Plum" --- Publishers Weekly

Wormwood Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.61538461538462 out of 53.61538461538462 out of 53.61538461538462 out of 53.61538461538462 out of 53.61538461538462 out of 5 (3.62)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was more interesting read than other books I have read of Albert's. The present day mystery is intertwined with a mystery of the past. Albert goes from the present day to the past, to unravel both mysteries. "

    — Am, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " China Bayles is a very good character and the mysteries are always entertaining. "

    — C, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Although I'm very much intrigued by the shakers and found this story a pleasant read.. I kept thinking of Rueful death when China went to a nunnery and solved a similar case over there.. "

    — Marion, 3/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Oops, I accidently picked another wormwood book, which I really didn't read. "

    — Cindy, 2/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " About Shakers communities, and uses the excerpts from journals to illustrate their lives. The way the old time setting and the modern day happenings are interlaced together is really fun. "

    — Kim, 1/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I always like the China Bayles' books and especially liked the juxtaposition of chapters based on an 1800's Shaker village with the modern day story. "

    — Lauren, 11/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A light, entertaining, cozy mystery. This entry into the series had interesting information about the Shakers. "

    — Wilhelmina, 9/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " makes me want to learn more about Shaker history. can't wait for the next China Bayles story! This is the only cozy mystery series I read. "

    — Laura, 8/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good mystery! Really enjoyed learning about the herbs...and how can you not enjoy a book with recipes in the back? "

    — Conyers, 8/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Normally I love the China Bayles books, but did not enjoy this one. It takes awhile to understand what is going on, the story isn't bad, (with some good recipes), but it drags. "

    — Susan, 5/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An OK book, but very slow and repetitive , as, essentially, each story is told twice, once in the present and once in the past. "

    — John, 5/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " i miss china bayles... this was ok... she figured out a mystery while visiting a shaker village in kentucky eh eh.. i think i needed a fix and im not sure this totally fixed it. i hope the neXT one is like a REAL china book! "

    — Mich, 5/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting stuff about the Shakers but I figured out "who dunnit" way before the end. Lots of interesting herbal lore, too. "

    — Rita, 5/21/2010

About Susan Wittig Albert

Susan Wittig Albert is the author of over 100 books. Her work includes four mystery series: China Bayles, the Darling Dahlias, the Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter, and the Robin Paige Victorian mysteries. She has published three award-winning historical novels, as well as young-adult fiction, memoirs, and nonfiction. She serves as an editor of Story Circle Book Reviews and helps to coordinate its online class program.

About Julia Gibson

Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.