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Jodi Daynard

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I enjoyed the story of life in Massachusetts during the American Revolution. I appreciate learning how things got done before our modern conveniences. The story is not a rapid paced thriller, but it's still enjoyable.
 
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KellyCook | 21 andre anmeldelser | May 12, 2023 |
Having read The Midwife's Revolt not too long ago, I was delighted to find that this novel focused on Eliza Boylston and John Watkins, who I thought were the more interesting characters in the previous novel. Considering that Eliza, a relatively wealthy woman, embarks on relationship with John, a mixed race man enslaved by her uncle, I do wish the author had explored more of their internal thoughts and emotions. While the attraction and affection between the two is clear, I wanted more from a couple who would have been unlikely during this era.… (mere)
 
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wagner.sarah35 | 5 andre anmeldelser | Dec 29, 2022 |
Lizzie Boylston is a young widow in Braintree, Massachusetts, where she finds work as a midwife and friendship with Abigail Adams. As war and revolution puts a strain on everything, Lizzie works to make a life for herself and those closest to her, while also harboring suspicions about those who could be spying for the British forces. An interesting story, but also one I found disappointing at times. I wished there would have been more about Eliza, whose character and story I found fascinating.
 
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wagner.sarah35 | 21 andre anmeldelser | Oct 3, 2022 |
I read this book because Jodi Daynard came to our local library branch for a reading. Since I had never heard of her I had low expectations. it turned out that she did exhaustive historical research for the book. When I asked her if she felt that it was a risk to describe well known people like Abigail Adams and her family intimately she said: "I was so involved in the research that those parts arose from what I had learned. Afterwards, I realized that it was a big deal."
I like the section she read that night, and bought the book. Lizzie, the protagonist, is a strong willed, hardworking woman, who makes some human mistakes in the judgement of people. Fortunately, she has a circle of well meaning friends around her, who, despite the secrets they are forced to withhold from her, work to ensure her safety.
The writing is strong and there s a lot of suspense. I only part I did not like was that, like in a romance novel everybody gets married in the end and live to produce many children. Also the fact that the people around Lizzie are all looking out for her feel a little too safe, but I enjoyed the book very much.
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3.9
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