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Secrets in the Cane

By: Carol Ann Martin
Narrated by: Jasmine Dyment
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James and Millie, with their small family, are delighted to join Millie's parents on their recently purchased sorghum farm. The property looks like paradise but the harmony of the multi-generational family shatters when tempers flare. As disputes escalate, a tragedy leaves them with a legacy of guilt and unanswered questions.

©2025 Carol Ann Martin (P)2025 Carol Ann Martin Contemporary Genre Fiction Small Town & Rural United States World Literature Heartfelt
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This is a nice audiobook that is narrated very well by Jasmine. James and Millie have quite an adventure as they move onto a farm. It serves as a reminder to learn from the past, be in the present and be humble about change while respecting past experiences. Entertaining book!

Nice audiobook

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Secrets in the Cane is a beautifully written novel that pulled me in from the very first chapter. I loved how the author captured the fragile dynamics of a multi-generational family trying to coexist under one roof. The peaceful setting of the sorghum farm was so vividly described that I could almost smell the fresh air, which made the unraveling of tensions even more striking.

A Gripping Tale of Family and Mystery

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I wasn’t expecting such emotional depth from a story about a family farm, but “Secrets in the Cane” truly surprised me. The narration was subtle yet impactful, and the family tension felt authentic. It’s a slow build but delivers a real punch in the final chapters.

Raw, emotional, and quietly powerful

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"Secrets in the Cane" tells a compelling story of a family moving to a farm and the tensions that arise. I found it easy to follow James and Millie's experiences as unspoken issues created problems within the family. I was kept curious about their future on the farm as the audiobook explored the weight of buried truths.

Family secrets on the farm

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Secrets in the Cane is a beautifully written, emotionally layered novel that explores family bonds, buried trauma, and the price of unspoken truths. The book masterfully captures the complexity of multigenerational relationships and the tension that simmers beneath a seemingly idyllic life on a farm. The narrative is a moving and thought-provoking one about love, silence, and the legacies we unknowingly pass on.

Caught Between Tradition and Honesty

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