Liberty Street

by Heather Marshall

From the #1 bestselling Canadian author of Looking for Jane comes a riveting novel about one journalist's harrowing journey into an infamous real-life 1960s women's prison—and the detective who uncovers her story decades later.

Toronto, 1961: Emily Radcliffe works as an editorial assistant at Chatelaine magazine, surrounded by the best female reporters in the country, whose articles tackle the controversial topics no other women's publication dares to touch. When a bombshell letter from an inmate at the notorious Mercer Women's Prison lands on Emily's desk, she sees the scoop of a lifetime—one that could launch her career as a journalist. But after going undercover to investigate the inmate's shocking claims, Emily discovers that getting into the prison is the easy part; the real challenge will be getting back out . . .

Huron County, 1996: Unidentified female remains are discovered in an unmarked grave in a small-town Ontario cemetery, and Detective Rachel Mackenzie is tasked with unraveling the mystery. But when the investigation leads her to the now-shuttered Mercer Women's Prison, the family trauma she's kept buried for years threatens to surface.

Inspired by true events, Liberty Street is at once poignant and dazzling—an unforgettable, intertwining story about resilience, mental health, and the power of female connection.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Canada, Fiction, Mystery, Historical, Audiobook, Book Club

400 pages, Paperback

Expected publication June 16, 2026

About the author

Heather Marshall lives with her family near Toronto. She worked in politics and communications before turning her attention to her true passion: storytelling. Her debut novel Looking for Jane was an instant #1 bestseller. Visit HeatherMarshallAuthor.com or connect on Instagram @heathermarshallauthor.

Reviews

[Charlene Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Utterly captivating. I found myself sneaking extra pages in whenever I could. Heather Marshall writes with urgency and passion about the injustices placed on women's lives and weaves it into a story that will latch onto your mind, with characters so real you'll want to reach through the pages to shout at them, but also to ache and cry and root for them. It's said often, and maybe too easily, but in this case I believe it to be true: This book is a triumph. Heather Marshall is a dedicated champion of women's rights, revealing the hard truths behind untold women's stories.

[CarolG · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another dual timeline story. I seem to be reading a lot of them lately. Good thing I usually love them!

1961: Emily Radcliffe is working as an editorial assistant at Chatelaine magazine in Toronto, Ontario when a bombshell letter from an inmate at the notorious Mercer Women's Prison lands on her desk. She senses the scoop of a lifetime but after going undercover to investigate the inmate's shocking claims, Emily discovers that getting into the prison is the easy part; the real challenge will be getting back out.

1996: Unidentified female remains are discovered in an unmarked grave in a small-town Ontario cemetery, and Detective Rachel Mackenzie is tasked with unraveling the mystery. But when the investigation leads her to the now-shuttered Mercer Women's Prison, the family trauma she's kept buried for years threatens to surface.

One of the things I loved about this book is the fact that the settings are familiar to me, not so much Toronto but areas along Lake Huron like Goderich, Bayfield, etc. Given that the story is based on true facts, the locales made it all the more real to me. The characters are well drawn and memorable and the events are riveting. There's a lot going on in this book, both past and current, current being 1996, and I must admit that for a while I couldn't see the relevance of parts of the current day story. An excellent novel with startling information about how some women were treated in the not-so-distant past and one of the best Author's Notes ever. I've read all three of Heather Marshall's books and they're all worth the read although I didn't enjoy Liberty Street as much as the previous two. I've been in a bit of a slump lately and It took me a long time to read this book which accounts for some of my lack of enthusiasm. It wasn't a book I wanted to pick up every minute I could and I kept putting other books ahead of it. Nothing wrong with the book, more of a fault in me.

Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada, via Netgalley, for approving my request to read an advance copy of this novel. All opinions expressed are my own. My apologies for the lateness of this review.
Publication Date: February 24. 2026

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

FABULOUS. No notes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Heather Marshall delivers another Canadian History hit set in the same 1960s universe as Looking for Jane with some fun crossovers but a completely different focus on a little known Toronto women’s reformatory.

This one is for the Nelly Bly and Orange is the new black fans and anyone who loves Genevieve Graham stories. Told in dual timeline structure, Liberty Street follows the mystery of a body discovered in 1990s Huron County and how one woman police detective’s investigation leads her to 1960s Toronto and the life of Emily Radcliffe, a young Chatelaine assistant who goes undercover as a girl stunt reporter for a story about the Female Refuges Act and the deplorable conditions of the Mercer Women’s Prison.

I couldn’t put this down and I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next! HUGE thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Canada for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!!

[Kristina Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of Liberty Street by Heather Marshall. This is my second book by this author and she did not disappoint! Her books are very emotional and delve into hard to read topics. This one was based on true events based in the Toronto area. Women have been treated very badly in history and the atrocities these women went through were horrifying! The injustices were mind boggling. It is a must read for everyone to understand the history women have faced. I loved this book even though it was a hard topic to read about. I gave it a 5 star rating. I can't wait for her next book! #Netgalley #PenguinRandomHoueCanada #HeatherMarshall

[Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

You know those stories that just suck you in and refuse to let go? Those stories that turn out way more emotional than you expected? The ones that you get completely invested in?
This is one of those stories.
I absolutely loved this and the very fact that it is based on factual people, places and events? Even better.
This truly will grab hold of you and before you know it, you will be done with the story and so sad to see it end but so happy with the way it all came together.


*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*

[Gabby Halle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fact this is based on true events is so powerful and so incredibly infuriating!! There were so many badass characters in this book and to find out they are based off real women is incredible. I love historical fiction for its ability to help me learn about important events like this! PS- men could never
PPS- read Looking for Jane by this author if you haven’t

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advanced copy from the publisher in trade for a fair review. I entered the book give away on Goodreads. I am so excited to finally receive a book to review.


I wanted to know if the characters in the book were fictionalized or real people, so I started at the end where the references and acknowledgments are written. I found this very interesting to learn how the author was inspired to write the book and her research into obtaining the information and the actual accounts of women's abuses under the laws at the time. There are two real characters mentioned in the story, Nellie Bly an undercover reporter exposing injustices in a women’s prison in the USA, Doris Anderson, editor of Chatelaine Magazine in the nineteen-sixties.


The story was two fold, one with Emily Radcliffe, a burgeoning author for Chatelaine Magazine,, excited to get the scoop that would solidify her career in 1961, as an undercover reporter at Mercer Women's prison and one of a
female police detective, Rachel Mackenzie finding a Jane Dough in an unmarked grave in 1996 at Millgate Cemetery where after much investigation bring Emily and Rachel together to share a sad but true story and bring closure to a family.

In the story we go from Emily's undercover story during her imprisonment learning about some of the injustices done to her fellow inmates and Rachel's story regarding the case of the unmarked grave but also of Rachel's life living with her grandmother Dora and her mother Mary who was unstable and would drop in once a year to "visit".

Some of the women in the Mercer's prison were locked up because of mental illness (post partum depression)(domestic violence), prostitution, under age petty theft, inter -racial children, teen pregnancy, women having too many children with different fathers, gender identity, being a lesbian, being incorrigible (Emily's case for admittance). The only way to be released was approval from the doctor who was Iris Stone. It was often denied.
While Emily was in the Mercer prison, she made friends with inmates to find out information for her story but over time these women’s lives mattered to her, and she forged some interesting friends. After her experience there she was no longer the idealistic young woman, but a woman damaged that had to fight anxiety and post traumatic stress seeking therapy. Yes, this experience helped her in her writing career, but at what cost to her soul?
Rachel MacKenzie, police detective investigating the Jane Dough has issues with her own family history regarding mental illness. She lived with her mother who was unstable, who drank and did drugs and had various affairs with different men. She ended up living with her Grandmother Dora and they both endured her mother’s visits every summer. There was some tragedy that occurred that people still talk about. It is a mystery until near the end of the story. This kept me turning the pages to find out what happened. As you read you can really empathize with Rachel and her grandmother.
Rachel is an objective detective always following the evidence. She excelled in math and science in school and liked absolutes. She is a likeable character. She was lucky to have a good mentor on the force, Detective Stevens. In the story her partner is Officer Stevens, the nephew of her retired mentor. They work together to piece together the unidentified corpse, solve a mystery and help a family member bring closure after 30 years.

I believe what this Historical Fiction account is trying to teach society is to understand abuse and the injustices to women of the past from 1880 - 1961 based on society's current and past beliefs on what is just; regarding women's sexuality, mental health as well as criminal activity. Many of these laws were based on misogynistic legislation, old beliefs regarding women's mental health and many laws regarding marriage and the rights of husbands and fathers. Basically, this story is about the worst abuses women have endured under the law while incarcerated. This is why the telling of women's stories is so important and the freedom to tell them.

[NILTON TEIXEIRA]

This one was not working for me.
I decided to quit at 15%.
I may give it a try another time.

[Katarina Tomasevic · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first thought was - the character development was honestly incredible. Watching the main character’s mindset shift throughout the story felt so real and personal, like you were right there with her. It felt like a privilege to be that connected to someone’s inner thoughts and growth.

I appreciate the book for shedding light on events I was unaware about and opening my own mind to the experienced of different women. There’s a scene where Emily’s mom talks about postpartum experiences, and I genuinely cried. The way she speaks about paving your own path while still looking back to support other women was so powerful.

More than anything, I love that this book highlighted the importance and strength in women standing together, supporting each other, and really seeing each other.

[Christina C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Historical fiction at its finest. I love how this author writes about events in women’s history that many people are not aware of. I had to research and learn more about this Female Prison in Toronto. I have also never heard of the Female Refugee Act or going to prison for being “Incorrigible”, but looked into city archives to learn more about it. Very interesting! 👏👏👏

[Christine M in Texas (stamperlady50) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author does her research. I have loved every book and although they are emotional, they are stories that must be told.

Still processing this was based on true events. It amazes me that women were put in hospitals for hysteria or other minor things.

The atrocities these women went through is unimaginable. The brave journalist who went undercover had to endure so much to tell the story of this hospital and the horrific things women went through and the people who tried to cover them up.

[Nicole Wuthering Vines · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is exactly why I love going into a book blind, placing full trust in an author whose work I’ve already admired. Despite the title hinting at something deeper, I didn’t fully connect the dots, which made the experience all the more rewarding.

What truly stunned me is that the story is inspired by real events, and even more so, that it’s rooted in a place so close to home. I live on Liberty Street, in Liberty Village, and pass the site of the Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women every single day without ever realizing the devastating history tied to it. That revelation alone is why I champion historical fiction so strongly, it has the power not just to entertain, but to illuminate what’s been overlooked or forgotten.

Heather Marshall crafts a deeply affecting, intricately layered narrative across dual timelines, seamlessly weaving themes of resilience, mental health, and advocacy. The tension is expertly sustained, the premise unsettling, and the emotional impact both visceral and thought provoking. Though fictionalized, the story confronts difficult, often polarizing questions, particularly around the role women continue to play in advocating for one another.

Once I started, I was completely absorbed, unable to step away until the final page.

It also feels especially meaningful to support a Canadian author who is so committed to amplifying women’s voices and uncovering untold histories. I was already a fan of Marshall’s work, but this novel solidified something more: a deep respect for the stories she chooses to tell and the purpose behind them.

READ THIS BOOK

[Abigail E · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars! Wow wow WOW. The blurb describes this as “a riveting novel” and they got it so right. This was a work of historical fiction brilliance that shines a spotlight on a not-so-distant past that should make all its readers feel enraged, moved, inspired, and in awe of the fearless women who paved the way for women today.

Liberty Street is inspired by true events and tells the story of Emily Radcliffe, a journalist who goes undercover at Mercer Women’s Prison in efforts to expose the atrocities experienced there. It’s 1961 and unfortunately far too easy to get in - getting out is an entirely different story. At the same time, we join Detective Rachel Mackenzie who in 1996 finds human remains that eventually lead her to Mercer.

This book was impossible to put down and I fell asleep reading it three nights in a row (blame my sleepiness, not the book!). I found myself fully invested in Emily’s story and cared a liiiitle bit less about Rachel’s, but watched with bated breath and events unfurled and the timelines merged - brilliant! This was tense and intense and often hard to read, but such an important story. I did find it repetitive and just a little too long sometimes, but I still really loved this.

The writing was exceptional, the message loud and clear, and was a reminder to me of why well-researched historical fiction just WORKS.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liberty Street is a revealing historical fiction novel about women’s rights and reforms that were made not that long ago. As early as 1961 the Female Refuge Act was still in place and being enforced! Any female age 15 to 35 could be jailed by her husband, parents, or the police if they felt she was “Incorrigible”. Often an unwed mother or daughter who did not comply with curfews could be jailed easily to teach er a lesson. Liberty Street explores this injustice and is based on true events.
Emily Radcliffe was a young woman who was ahead of her time. As a journalist she became aware of allegations that women were being horribly mistreated at a local prison. Many of the women admitted there were placed using the Female Refuge Act as a reason.
Emily’s undercover mission to learn about the prison did not go as she had so naïvely anticipated . She had no idea about the possible conditions and injustices and the dangers this mission could entail. This story is both suspenseful and alarming. There are two dual timelines that work well here. I found the book to be informative, disturbing and an interesting story.

[Jennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was torn between desperately needing to know the ending and not wanting it to be over.

Torn between cheering for the women from the rooftops and wanting to riot against the misogyny and sexism.

Torn between feeling grateful for the life I get to live as a woman in 2026 and overwhelmingly sad for how it was for women, not too long ago.

Made me feel all the feelings!

[Stephanielikesbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars.

I really enjoyed this Canadian historical fiction read which shines a light on the systematic mistreatment of (certain) women in the 1960s and the more covert misogyny and sexism that continued to permeate society in the 1990s (and beyond).

Inspired by true events, the novel is set in two timelines and told through two POVs.

There is Emily, a courageous young investigative reporter working for Chatelaine magazine in the early 1960s who goes undercover at a “reform” institution for “incorrigible” women to bring to light the horrific and abusive conditions the residents endured.

In the 1990s timeline, Rachael is a police detective in Ontario’s Huron County dealing with her own unresolved trauma as she investigates the discovery of an unidentified woman in an unmarked grave. The two storylines run parallel to each other and share similar themes around misogyny, women’s mental health, fighting for justice, and living with past trauma.

I was horrified to learn about the 1927 Female Refuges Act (this was real legislation that was not repealed until 1964) that allowed for women and girls to be incarcerated at reform institutions for “unsuitable” behaviour (such as not abiding by societal rules dictating the lives of women) as well as for having an STI, being mentally ill, or having an inappropriate relationship. As Emily reflects in the novel, “locking women up was the default reaction of the men in charge who neither understood nor respected them.” And as the Jane Goodall quote in the novel notes, “it actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman.”

This is why historical fiction is one of my favourite genres, especially in the hands of this very talented author - it shines a light on unknown periods of the past and the courageous, resilient (but often forgotten) women who refused to be cowered by societal norms. We are also reminded that what has happened in the past can happen again as this novel’s relevance to our current times attests.

In addition to the fascinating storyline, I thought the characters were well-developed and relatable and the 1960s and 1990s settings rang true, both in terms of time and place. Each timeline was well-plotted and the way in which they connected near the end was believable. I did find the 1960s timeline more immediate and interesting (and I thought the novel could have been somewhat shorter).

Overall, this was an interesting, engaging read. Be sure to read the fascinating Author Notes about the research she undertook and the real women referenced in the novel.

This is the third novel I have read by this author and I can’t wait for more from her!

[Laurie • The Baking Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is what great historical fiction looks like. Liberty Street is a story that will educate you about the past, make you emotional and confront horrific truths as it pulls you into the lives of characters who will remain with you long after the last page is turned.

The story is told in two timelines, one in rural Huron County in the 1990's where Detective Rachel MacKenzie is investigating a body found in an unmarked grave and the other in 1960's Toronto where publishing assistant Emily Radcliffe goes undercover (a la Nelly Bly) in Mercer Women's Prison after learning about the Female Refuges Act. This legislation permitted women to be imprisoned and sent to live in squalid conditions where they endured abuse, malnourishment and more, for simply being deemed 'incorrigible' by their families.

".. it doesn't take much for a woman to be called insane, or hysterical. And all it takes is the wrong doctor, one who thinks sending her away will solve the problem."

"These women were so used to being ignored and forgotten when they weren't being punished and shamed. They'd internalized it to the point where the idea of anyone in power caring about their quality of life, or whether they lived or died at all, was not only foreign, but ludicrous."

There's a lot of Canadiana in this book including the lakeside setting of Bayfield, Ontario, recognizable Toronto locations, including the Liberty Village neighbourhood where the prison once was situated, and the iconic Chatelaine magazine where Emily worked. Chatelaine was always around my house growing up and I have a greater respect for this popular women's magazine after learning how it sneaked feminist text into its articles, right under the noses of husbands who preferred their wives to not get any wild ideas.

But this story is far from a glowing review of Canada's past, and I applaud the author for continuing to advocate for women's rights by highlighting systemic injustices against women and shining a bright light on a dark part of Canadian history that no one is talking about.

"Because it's always a lack of options that hangs women, in the end."

This is a story you need to read. Deeply emotional, maddening, and eye-opening, this is a well-researched story about resilience that showcases inspiring women (a couple of whom are pulled right from history) who battled against the status quo as they advocated for basic human rights for women. It will teach and entertain you in equal measure, leave you with much food for thought and respect for the women who fought (and continue to fight) for women's rights.

[Chelsea T · Rating 2 out of 5]

Did i hate this? Definitely not. Do i think people were paid to give it so many five star reviews? Yes i do

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liberty Street is dual timeline novel with the past timeline set in Toronto, Ontario in 1961. Emily Radcliffe works as an editorial assistant at Chatelaine magazine. She works with some of the best female reporters in the country, and their editor based on the read Doris Anderson. Doris was a secret women's activist and would publish controversial topics in the magazine that no other women's publication would touch. As long as the magazine made money and the advertisers didn't balk, the owners of McLean Hunter let them do what they wanted. When a letter from an inmate at the notorious Mercer Women's Prison lands on Emily's desk, she sees the scoop of a lifetime, one that could launch her career as a journalist. Thinking of what Nelly Bly did in New York, she plans to go undercover to investigate the inmates shocking claims. Her father helps her get detained, but it will be for a minimum of 6 months. What she discovers is that there is truth to the claims, but getting out to report on them isn't easy. The second timeline is set in 1996 in Huron County. When a grave digger digs a grave for an upcoming funeral, he finds unidentified remains in what appears to be an unmarked grave. Detective Rachel Mackenzie is given the job of trying to identify the remains and determine what happened. Based on the markings on the coffin, she is led to the closed Mercer Women's Prison, and secrets that have been hidden for years.

This is an extremely powerful and important story. I'm Canadian and had never heard of this women's prison, nor the Female Refuges Act that incarcerated women for being incorrigible, homosexual, an alcoholic, being depressed and so on, in 1961! Emily Radcliffe is based on a composite of women and showed how gutsy they were. The actual name is Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Females, but there is no reform going on. The conditions are deplorable, including some major medical concerns and issues. The inmates had no rights, were used as slaves, ate deplorable food and if they were incarcerated for psychological issues, the prison doctor was the one who decided if and when they would be released. Once I started this book, I put everything else aside to finish it and find out how the two storylines came together. I had my suspicions and it turned out I was partially correct. Emily Radcliffe, Rachel Mackenzie, and Doris Anderson were women who only wanted the best for other women and were willing to do what they had to do in order for that to happen. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Hailey Gillis and Alison Deon. They do an amazing job with the story giving the story the emotion and urgency it needed. My big complaint is that the author's note was not included in the audiobook. I did find an interview online that Heather Marshall did, and she shared information about her research, and inspiration for this story. I highly recommend Liberty Street, in whichever format you prefer.

[❀ Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sadly, misogyny still lives on in so many ways but this book reveals the horror of a Canadian institution, that was in Liberty Village and allowed males to incarcerate their wives and daughters and allowed physicians to keep them trapped under the Female Refuges Act.

The novel is fictional yet used the real institution, referred to Doris Anderson and Chatelaine Magazine which helped support women. The stories were based on real women.

this is one of those novels, that make me do a bit of research and make me thankful to be a woman in these times despite the misogyny, male toxicity and stigma relating to mental health that exists today.

I do have a couple of queries about the action of the main character and hope that I will have a chance to ask the author when she speaks at the Grimsby Author Series later this month.

[Heather~ Nature.books.and.coffee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is definitely going to be one of my favorites this year. My first book by Heather Marshall and it definitely won't be my last! I know a lot of research went into this book. It's a dual timeline story. In the 1960’s Toronto, the Mercer reformatory women's prison held women  for things like postpartum depression, and mental health issues and treated these women horribly. Emily works for a magazine and goes undercover to get this breaking story.

In 1996, an unknown woman's body is found in an unmarked grave, and detective Rachel is on a mission to find out who she could be, and what might've happened to her 

This was really unsettling, thought provoking and emotional. The fact that women were locked away for things like this is really disturbing. I never knew anything about this reformatory and I was really interested in learning about this. I always enjoy learning about women's history and this was really good. 

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.

[Danielle St. Louis · Rating 5 out of 5]

An important and memorable read that will stay with me for many years to come.

[Emma Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 big stars for this months book club read! wow. This novel was so layered and brought up so many important themes. Systemic injustice, mental health, sexism… how easy it was to incarcerate a woman based on the premise that she was “difficult”, outspoken, or didn’t align with the societal norm. When Emily said “the rules had been written by men, for the benefit of men” I actually felt my body tense up. Also Doctor. Stone- you are evil and I will have nightmares about you :(

[Sydney M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly would have never reached for this book by reading the description but my coworkers loved it so I gave it a shot. I am so glad I did!!
A story from dual POV’s that ties together into the end. 1 pov of a journalist in the 60’s who goes undercover in a woman’s prison to investigate the poor conditions and treatment of the women inside. Absolutely such an important and eye opening story about woman’s rights or really, lack their of.
It’s also local with ties to Huron county! Which I love.

10/10 would recommend. Great book.

[Christine Vacca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Will need 10 business days to recover from this story. Unreal!!!! Please listen to me and read it as soon as possible.

[Jenn (burlingtonbiblio) · Rating 5 out of 5]

No words, no notes
But tons of feelings
Innumerable questions
And a weight of sadness
For women

[Gwen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had an interesting premise, but it was a bit too slow for me at the beginning to keep my attention. I did skip ahead to the author’s note at the end and enjoyed reading that. A more patient reader may love this book! DNF at 20%.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and Ballantine for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Cathy Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow Heather Marshall has done it again!! Page turner, through and through, and tabbing pages of amazing writing. Feminist, girl power, strong female characters just has you so proud to be a woman with a voice because of people like she writes about in our history. A couple of my fav quotes;

“Courage and fear… So often they coexist… I suppose because courage only exists because of fear. It grows out of, and despite fear.”

“It was a brand of confidence Emily could only aspire to, and she wondered if it was innate or learned;… they both seemed cut from a cloth that was usually reserved for the creation of men, not women. A fabric woven from entitlement and inborn self-assurance on a great loom constructed eons ago, exclusively for Adam’s sons.”

Boom! Wow wow. Just wow. I cannot wait for her to release another, and this one just came out hahah. Cannot. Get. Enough. Bravo Heather Marshall!!!

[Annie Chipman (Human Kind Book Club) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deeply troubling and eye opening read. Fantastic. Check trigger warnings.

[Rhonda Huf · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Unsettling "recent" history with complex characters, family secrets, and women's empowerment. Delightful references to south-western Ontario towns.