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Wow! I never expected to fall in love with this book. It’s the first I’ve read by this author, and I have to say—she’s a master at bringing history to life. Throughout the weeks I spent reading this novel, I felt as if I were truly living in the town of Hallowell, walking its streets, and interacting with its residents.

I loved Martha and her family, and Ephraim came close to becoming my all-time favorite male character. That said, this isn’t an easy story to read. It delves into difficult themes—murder, rape, gender inequality, and revenge. Like Martha, I deeply cared for the women in that town and wanted them to receive the justice they deserved.

As for the ending, (view spoiler)[I appreciated that Judge North finally faced some form of retribution, even if it was far less than he deserved. Of course, real life doesn’t always work that way, and as the author’s note reveals, his real-life counterpart escaped justice entirely. Still, it was satisfying to see him experience at least some consequences for his actions. (hide spoiler)]

I truly enjoyed this one too Diana, never thinking I would.