<p><b>Refusing to accept being dismissed by a society that leaves little space for old women three friends plan a daring and extraordinary adventure</b></p><p>Hannelore Clotilde and Frau Schnadelhuber are tired of living in a world that does not allow old women to be seen or heard. Determined to prove their worth to a society devoted to youth the three women set out to undertake a dangerous stunt that’s not to be ignored. With the assistance of Cleopatra Maria the 26-year-old genius granddaughter of Hannelore and grandniece of Clotilde the four women steal the barrel from a travelling show and drive it across Canada with a plan to ride it over the Niagara Falls.</p><p>Coloured by real-life quotes about daredevils who have actually attempted to take the plunge over the Falls <i>The Widows</i> weaves together the stories of Hannelore Clotilde and Frau Schnadelhuber both before and during their grand adventure.</p><p><B>Bespeak Audio Editions brings Canadian voices to the world with audiobook editions of some of the country’s greatest works of literature performed by Canadian actors.</b></p>