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This book touched my heart; the author very poignantly told the tales of a southern gal's trials and triumphs, what married to a Methodist minister meant and entailed in a small southern town, what living in that small town meant with all the gossips and tongue wagglers; it's a story of friendship and love, romance and resolve, heartbreak and hope. It's a story that I will think about often in the days to come, as I wonder about Dean's choices, were they wrong, if she had done things differently, would the outcome be the same? A book full of complex emotions; an excellent story.

Married for twenty years to the Reverand Benjamin Lynch, a handsome, ambitious minister of a prestigious Methodist church, Dean Lynch has never quite adjusted her termperament to the demands of the role of a "Sunday Wife." When her husband is assigned to a larger church, Dean becomes fast friends with Augusta Holderfield, a woman with a secret past whose good looks and extravagant habits immediately entrance Dean, much to Ben's disgust.
As their relationship evolves, Dean begins to break free from the traditional role as the preacher's wife, shocking some of the members of the congreation. Just as Dean is questioning everything she has always valued, a tragedy occurs, providing the catalyst for change in ways she never could have imagined, and providing a climactic conclusion that resonates with emotional power.
Filled with unforgettable characters, The Sunday Wife is a captivating novel about one woman's journey towards independence, and the life-changing friendship that guides her there."

I could NOT put this book down! Absolutely LOVED IT!

This was a good story, lots of things going on to keep you interested. I enjoyed reading it.

Woman marriet to a minister and has a secret past. Move to a larger church starts things in motion. Interesting read.

A surprise, breaks typical storylines.

In the tradition of Patricia Gaffney's Saving Graces -- a captivating novel about one woman's journey toward independence and the life-changing friendship that guides her there.

Married for 20 years to the Reverend Benjamin Lynch, a handsome, ambitious minister of the prestigious Methodist church, Dean Lynch has never quite adjusted her temperament to the demands of the role of a Sunday wife. When her husband is assigned to a larger and more demanding community in the Florida panhandle, Dean becomes fast friends with Augusta Holderfield, a woman whose good looks and extravagant habits immediately entrance her. As their friendship evolves, Augusta challenges Dean to break free from her traditional role as the preacher's wife. Just as Dean is questioning everything she has always valued, a tragedy occurs, providing the catalyst for change in ways she never could have imagined.

Wonderful read. I could not put it down.

VERY enjoyable read!

Wonderful book with richly detailed and multi-layed characters.

My mother & I both really enjoyed this book. It has richly developed characters & an intriguing plot. I thought it started out a little slow (maybe just my mood?), but then it kicked into high gear and was hard for me to put it down!