The Empress of Cooke County: A Novel
Novel: The Empress of Cooke County is an unabridged English audiobook by Elizabeth Bass Parman, set in a gossipy Tennessee town during the 1960s. It follows Posey Jarvis and her daughter Callie Jane through family tension, romantic hopes and plans to escape.
At a glance
- Set in rural Tennessee during the 1960s, with a dual mother-and-daughter story.
- Posey’s reunion plans and Callie Jane’s wish to leave town drive intersecting family and romantic tensions.
- The audiobook is narrated by Brittany Pressley.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its intertwined perspectives give listeners both a controlling mother’s schemes and her daughter’s desire for independence.
- The small-town setting and reunion preparations offer a character-led story with family and romantic plotlines.
- Unabridged audio preserves the full listed novel in a single 8-hour-and-1-minute listening experience.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 1 minute |
| Author | Elizabeth Bass Parman |
| Narrator | Brittany Pressley |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Harper Muse |
| Publication date | 3 Sept. 2024 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for character-led historical fiction set in a small Southern town.
- Those interested in family conflict, mother-daughter tension and stories about choosing a different path.
Less suited to
- Listeners who prefer concise audiobooks or stories without family and romantic drama.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
43% 43% - 4 stars
34% 34% - 3 stars
18% 18% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
2% 2%
Customer feedback highlights the characters and engaging story, with positive mentions of the content and plot. That response may appeal to listeners drawn to the novel’s two central women and small-town drama. The overall ratings are mostly four- and five-star, but a notable middle and lower-star share means experiences are not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the characters and find the story engaging.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates The Empress of Cooke County?
Elizabeth Bass Parman wrote the novel, and Brittany Pressley narrates the audiobook.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 8 hours and 1 minute. The edition is marked unabridged.
What is the story about?
Set in 1960s rural Tennessee, it follows Posey Jarvis as she prepares to host a school reunion and her daughter Callie Jane as she considers leaving town and an impending wedding.
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