Uprooted: The Adventures of Hannah True, Book 1

by Hazel Hart

In 1860, a woman denied her inheritance and desperate for an income meets a man who lies to her, then offers her employment. Should she trust anything he says?

Because Hannah True, 38, has no husband, her father’s will leaves the hotel she has been managing to her brothers-in-law. They decide to sell, leaving Hannah without a home or income. While traveling by steamboat to visit her aunt in New York City, she meets a man who takes an unexplained interest in her and then offers her a job in his detective agency. The work sounds too dangerous and nomadic for a woman who hopes to provide a home for her two motherless nieces, so she rejects the offer.

Then a frantic mother’s plea for help in finding her missing baby touches Hannah’s heart. She joins the agency on a temporary basis and begins the hunt for the child.

As the investigation heats up, physical threats against the young mother intensify Hannah’s concerns about whether this is a profession she should pursue. Join Hannah as she weighs the dangers and rewards of this possible new occupation.

If you enjoyed the Pierce Family Saga, you've already met Hannah True aka Aunt Hannah. To see what's next for her, pre-order Book 1 in the spinoff series now.

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2022

Reviews

[Deb Irsik · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the history and cultural aspects of the book. Women are just coming into the time when they are bravely pushing for the vote and other rights. They have left Hannah with nothing after her father dies and leaves the hotel she has been managing to her brothers-in-law. Women could not inherit property, so Hannah has to find a new identity in a world hostile to women. She meets a man on the train that offers her a surprising solution. He owns a detective agency and wants Hannah to work for him.

The book is well written and, in the tradition of Mrs. Hart's other books, the history is researched and incorporated well. I have enjoyed each of the books in The Pierce Family Saga and I look forward to the next of Hannah True's adventures.

[Rita Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would classify this book similar to Nancy Drew mysteries, however more adult themed.

I liked Hannah, but her confusion at 38 is difficult to understand except that while fighting I. Her head to stay free as a suffregate, she doesn't even allow herself really to see if marriage would work for her. It is a difficult life holding oneself in limbo.

[Raelynn Sheldon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Woman's Rights

I received this book in a giveaway. I enjoyed the main character's independence. Even though it was not entirely her choice. I like the underlying mystery that continued to have the main character question what was really in her future. I am looking forward to a book 2.

[Linda Liddic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pierce family

I thought this book about aunt Hannah would continue to tell readers about the Pierce family. Nothing in this book hints to what eventually happened. I guess that was Hirams girls and I loved that series.

[Amber K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read! I loved Hannah's independence and smart wit. I thought the story was fun and hope there are more mystery adventures in this series!

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

It kept my interest.
Thanks to Goodreads Giveaways for my kindle copy.

[Wadenton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Continuation!

This is a series I'm glad to say; it continues.
Though this story and book is complete and whole as it stands, I am glad to see that it continues.

[Robin Roberts · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible

I did not like any of it. Hoping it would get better but didn’t! It was so boring and I do not wish to read anymore!