This was an absolutely refreshing novel in the year 1815 that keeps you guessing. When most novels would have ended somewhere in Chapter 12, this one goes on through Chapter 20 + Epilogue and only got more intriguing.
The author does a fine job of explaining terms that we don't use today, but that were common in the 1800's. One of them that really interested me was the "summer kitchen." It so happens my grandmother had one on her farm, and it was exactly as described in this book, and for the same usage... space away from the main house to keep the heat from the ovens out of the main house during harvest/canning time. Another note of interest was the mention of and use of 'vomit powder'! That also added intrigue to the story.
Foods are always of interest, and this book told of plenty of different ones, ie, a Yankee casserole of chicken hash! Readers will love all the stuff you will learn, as you read this romantic, touching, and interesting story of privateering, lost child, kidnapped woman, and unfaithfulness.
I was given a free copy of this book from Bethany House publishers for review, and was not required to give any view except my own.
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