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The Miner's Wife: The Executive's Wife: The Lawman's Wife ... In the year 2076, the Tiberius Group invades U.S. society, implementing a new plan fo... read full description

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Mar 04, 2009
Marion rated it: 4 of 5 stars
When the Tiberius Group took control of the US Government, women were stripped of their rights. They no longer were able to work, total control given to father, husband or brother. If they were not married then they were forced to be auctioned off to any male who would pay for them. If no one would bid on them they would be hauled off to a slave labor camp.

The Miner's Wife
Hannah has been sold into slavery because her ex-husband has to pay off gambling debts. She is shipped o More...
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Sep 28, 2010
Jane rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Only one of the three stories was good, but not good enough to recommend buying the book.

The stories take place around the year 2076 after the Tiberius Group overtakes and rules the U.S. They create laws against women. Women are not allowed to hold jobs, own any finances or investments, go to school, walk outside without their husband or a blood male relative, etc. They are put up for auction to the highest bidder for men to buy them as wives. Those not sold as wives must live in ins More...
Jul 24, 2010
Joy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I liked all of the novels in Lara Santiago's The Wives Tales. Although all of the novels are written as stand alone, they're still related to each other because the three characters from each book are siblings. Some scenes from the Miner's Wife and the Executive's Wife were overlapping and although the MW is the first in the series, it could be the second.

There are certain conflicts the characters face especially the women. It's degrading to be suddenly put out of work or hindered to f More...
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