Audiobooks by Serena Burdick

"With the scope of a saga and the heart of a thriller, this is an evocative historical novel following a married couple whose idyllic 1950s suburban life is threatened by the promises they made during World War II. Sidney and Ida Whipple are living the suburban 1950s American dream, complete with two children and a white picket fence, which didn't seem possible when they first met at the height of WWII in France. Reveling in the present, they can almost convince themselves that their past is behind them. But when their neighbors show off a newly purchased Man Ray photograph, Ida comes face-to-face with the person she loved and lost in the war: Arlette. Only Ida knows the truth about the photograph, and why it can't possibly be authentic. In an attempt to right past wrongs, she travels to California vowing to confront Man Ray. Sidney wakes to find his wife is missing, the photograph in question stolen, and all the secrets they've tried to bury come rushing back. With his daughters in tow, he travels after Ida, hoping to forge a new path together. Instead, their sojourn leads to a shocking discovery that could pull their family apart in this sweeping, unforgettable story about love and friendship, trust and betrayal, and how promises made, broken, and ultimately renewed, can determine our fate."

Serena Burdick (Author), Fiona Hardingham (Narrator)

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The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey

"What if you could write a new ending for yourself? England, 1898. When Evelyn first married the famous novelist William Aubrey, she was dazzled by his brilliance. But their newlywed bliss is brief when William is gripped by writer's block, and he becomes jealous of Evelyn's writing talent. When he commits the ultimate betrayal-stealing a draft of her novel and passing it off as his own-Evelyn decides to write her way out of their unhappy marriage. California, 2006. Abigail always wondered about her father, his identity forever lost when her mother unexpectedly died. Or so Abigail thought, until she stumbled upon his photo and a message that her great-great-grandmother was the author Evelyn Aubrey, leading Abigail on a journey to England in search for answers. There, she learns of Evelyn's shocking disappearance and how London society believed she was murdered. But from what she uncovers about Evelyn, Abigail believes her brilliant great-great-grandmother had another plot up her sleeve. Rich in atmosphere and emotion, The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey tells the story of literary secrets, a family curse and the lengths women will go to take charge of their future."

Serena Burdick (Author), Karen Cass (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Las niñas sin nombre

"Cuando las sufragistas se manifestaban en las calles de Nueva York y los sindicalistas luchaban por unas condiciones de trabajo dignas, a las chicas descarriadas las encerraban en la Casa de la Misericordia. Cerca de la mansión familiar de Luella y Effie Tildon se cierne la Casa de la Misericordia, una institución para mujeres caídas en desgracia, mujeres consideradas indignas de vivir en sociedad. Bajo esa sombra amenazadora, las hermanas crecen sabiendo que, incluso para jóvenes acomodadas como ellas, la libertad tiene límites muy estrictos. Todo cambia cuando juntas descubren un secreto familiar escandaloso y Luella, la mayor y más atrevida, decide que ella tiene derecho a hacer lo que le plazca. El día que Luella desaparece misteriosamente, Effie sospecha que su padre ha cumplido la amenaza de ingresarla en la Casa de la Misericordia, así que elabora un plan para salvarla. Sin embargo, comete un error y nadie cree su historia. A partir de ese momento, el destino de Effie estará en manos de Mable, una enigmática compañera de encierro. De la incipiente amistad y la confianza entre ambas dependerán sus posibilidades de sobrevivir. Una historia de esperanza, coraje y sororidad, inspirada en la Casa de la Misericordia y las mujeres allí confinadas. «Burdick ha escrito una fábula sobre lucha y supervivencia, amor y familia, y, sobre todo, sobre la fuerza del corazón, por roto que esté.» New York Times Book Review «La narrativa combina una prosa exuberante, con una trama ágil y fascinante.» Publishers Weekly «Un thriller fascinante para amantes de las historias de principios de siglo XX.» Kirkus Review «Giros de trama, impactos emocionales y un ritmo cada vez más acelerado, hacen que Las niñas sin nombre resulte apasionante.» BookBrowse «La historia de supervivencia y tránsito a la madurez de Burdick, ambientada en Nueva York a principios del siglo XX, es una lectura obligada.» Historical Novel Society"

Serena Burdick (Author), Kerygma Flores, Valeria Estrada, Yopa Ponce (Narrator)

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Find Me in Havana

"From the bestselling author of THE GIRLS WITH NO NAMES, a new historical novel based on the dazzling story of one of Hollywood's most celebrated Hispanic actresses and her daughter's search for closure. "Told in a series of letters, FIND ME IN HAVANA is a beautiful and heart-wrenching story of mothers and daughters, and the American Dream that comes with the biggest price of all. I couldn't put it down!" - Heather Webb, USA Today bestselling author Cuba, 1936: When Estelita Rodriguez sings in a hazy Havana nightclub for the very first time, she is nine years old. From then on, that spotlight of adoration-from Havana to New York's Copacabana and then Hollywood-becomes the one true accomplishment no one can take from her. Not the 1933 Cuban Revolution that drove her family into poverty. Not the revolving door of husbands or the fickle world of film. Thirty years later, her young adult daughter, Nina, is blindsided by her mother's mysterious death. Seeking answers, the grieving Nina navigates the troubling, opulent memories of their life together and discovers how much Estelita sacrificed to live the American dream on her own terms. Based on true events and exclusive interviews with Nina Lopez, Estelita's daughter, Find Me in Havana weaves two unforgettable voices into one extraordinary story that explores the unbreakable bond between mother and child, and the ever-changing landscape of self-discovery."

Serena Burdick (Author), Frankie Corzo, Marisol Ramirez (Narrator)

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The Girls with No Names

"INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A beautiful tale of hope, courage, and sisterhood—inspired by the real House of Mercy and the girls confined there for daring to break the rules. Growing up in New York City in the 1910s, Luella and Effie Tildon realize that even as wealthy young women, their freedoms come with limits. But when the sisters discover a shocking secret about their father, Luella, the brazen elder sister, becomes emboldened to do as she pleases. Her rebellion comes with consequences, and one morning Luella is mysteriously gone. Effie suspects her father has sent Luella to the House of Mercy and hatches a plan to get herself committed to save her sister. But she made a miscalculation, and with no one to believe her story, Effie’s own escape seems impossible—unless she can trust an enigmatic girl named Mable. As their fates entwine, Mable and Effie must rely on their tenuous friendship to survive. Home for Unwanted Girls meets The Dollhouse in this atmospheric, heartwarming story that explores not only the historical House of Mercy, but the lives—and secrets—of the girls who stayed there. “Burdick has spun a cautionary tale of struggle and survival, love and family — and above all, the strength of the heart, no matter how broken.” — New York Times Book Review “Burdick reveals the perils of being a woman in 1913 and exposes the truths of their varying social circles.” — Chicago Tribune"

Serena Burdick (Author), Amy Mcfadden, Emily Lawrence, Nancy Peterson (Narrator)

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