A Hundred Crickets Singing

By: Cathy Gohlke

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

In wars eighty years apart, two young women living on the same Appalachian estate determine to aid soldiers dear to them and fight for justice, no matter the cost.

1944. When a violent storm rips through the Belvidere attic in No Creek, North Carolina, exposing a hidden room and trunk long forgotten, secrets dating back to the Civil War are revealed. Celia Percy, whose family lives and works in the home, suspects the truth could transform the future for her friend Marshall, now fighting overseas, whose ancestors were once enslaved by the Belvidere family. When Marshall’s Army friend, Joe, returns to No Creek with shocking news for Marshall’s family, Celia determines to right a long-standing wrong, whether or not the town is ready for it.

1861. After her mother’s death, Minnie Belvidere works desperately to keep her household running and her family together as North Carolina secedes. Her beloved older brother clings to his Union loyalties, despite grave danger, while her hotheaded younger brother entangles himself and the family’s finances within the Confederacy. As the country and her own home are torn in two, Minnie risks her life and her future in a desperate fight to gain liberty and land for those her parents intended to free, before it’s too late.

With depictions of a small Southern town “reminiscent of writings by Lisa Wingate” (Booklist on Night Bird Calling), Cathy Gohlke delivers a gripping, emotive story about friendship and the enduring promise of justice.

©2022 Cathy Gohlke (P)2022 Tyndale House Publishers

I love how Jesus was the prominent figure In every generation represented in the story, God keeps his promises

I love the two-story lines that ran together past and present, and that the Lord was the same, and that he always kept his promises to those who belong to Him

Civil War and WWII

Loved this book! An unusual pairing of war times and it worked so well. I loved the characters and how their life stories had so many parallels. I am still overwhelmed to tears by man's inhumanity to man. We seem to be content to hang on to old grudges until someone special comes along to lead us to a new and kinder more loving way! I'm going to ponder how a young woman led people to begin accepting and loving people different from themselves. Love always yields better results than anger and hate! Narration breathes life into a good story. Ms. Gavin was excellent!

Two Wonderful Parallel Stories

The threads of this book are so beautifully woven into a tapestry that brings together two stories, which are inviting, challenging , and comforting.

explains the racial divide back in slavery days and shortly after

It was a very interesting listen. The narration was almost perfect and it was very telling. The only thing that bothered me was that the evil brother never got his karma that we got to witness. It would have been close to perfect in that satisfaction.

Excellent story

I loved the characters in this story, that learned through adversity to love their fellow man!

Well written

These books are well written. They are interesting without mistakes in timeline or that sort of thing. The characters are deep and mature/change naturally. I’m picky about books. I have not been disappointed at all with this author. The only negative thing I could say (not sure that it’s negative) is that they are so deep and moving that I can’t jump into the next book easily. She deals with tough subjects that require introspection and thought. Rather like digesting steak as opposed to thin soup. In my opinion, it makes them better.

Marvelous story and wonderful characters!

I was absolutely delighted to find this sequel to finish the story of No Creek, North Carolina. The characters and storyline is unforgettable. So many truths are revealed in this beautiful story!

the fact that both Wars in this story really weren't much different!!

Absolutely loved the story & going back and forth in the Era was wonderful how it all ties together.

Great story

Well written and well narrative. Thought provoking. Love the epilogue in the end. It’s a must listen!

Very informative book

This was a great book continued the story in Night Bird Calling. Really liked the narrator also.