What Margot Saw

by Sylvia Ann McLain

"Child, I don't have a mistress. I'm from Jamaica, and I'm liberee. I been free for ten years. My master sent me here when I was nineteen years old. "That's it," he said. "You go on. You free now." I been in New Orleans ever since." Who is Margot, the mysterious midwife who moved into Jenny's house in New Orleans, promising to deliver her child? For every life, there's a story...Jamaica, 1820. Seven-year-old Margot and her mother have lost their home to a storm, and they take refuge at Hawkshead, a nearby cane plantation owned by Felix Finley, whom everyone calls the Squire. A Creole child, Margot is destined to live her life as a slave, and she grows up in the ever-changing world of Hawkshead, a world dominated by the looming figure of the Squire. But when, as a young woman, she seeks love, she learns a bitter lesson that will haunt her long into the future and take her far from her Jamaica home.This is her thrilling story.

244 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 19, 2023

Reviews

[Mary T BELLARD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. I can't wait for a sequel. Will Margot and Cornelius get together?

[Kathleen M Farrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic read!

I have enjoyed every book in this series. At first I was disappointed when I saw the title "What Margot Saw". I wanted to read more about the well established characters like Jenny, Cornelius, and Esther. I am so glad I decided to read it. It is fantastic. This author draws you in from page one, and is a master storyteller and develops the most interesting characters that you just can't get enough of. I highly recommend this series. It will leave you asking for more.

[Tammy Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the Jenny series awhile ago and did not know that there was yet another book from this series when I came upon “What Margot Saw”. Although it had been awhile, I quickly connected the dots and remembered the characters from Jenny’s story. I enjoyed this book very much and was not expecting it to end when it did… Will we hear more about Margot, Rosie and Tarry at their final destination in this book??? One can hope!

[Sheree Hyde · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this four book series so very much. Sad when it was done.I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in this time in our American history, sad though it was. The characters feel so real and the descriptions placed me right back to the old South. This writer paints stories with her words. Loved it all.

[SARAH CAMPOS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Series!

This was a series that obviously kept me motivated to continue on through the last book. I do recommend the Spinning Jenny book series to those interested in historical fiction.

[Wanda Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced, Margot’s future forever changing!

An interesting story. I enjoyed reading it, nothing was forever for most of the people in the storyline.
It kept you interested and wondering what will happen next!

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disappointed in this. Almost totally removed from the main storyline of this series.

[henry smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been a very good series. Always something new and unexpected.

[Anna Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

What Mayo Saw

What a great book. Enjoyed all the characters and everything that happened in their life's. Would recommend thus series to anyone.