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Sto caricando le informazioni... Delivering the Truthdi Edith Maxwell
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 Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro.   ) Romonko | May 8, 2019 |  ) Maydacat | Jul 6, 2016 | Rose has taken up residence with her deceased sister’s family, and uses their porch for her bedroom and office. Life seems rather routine until the lifeblood of the town goes up in smoke. There are three factories burned to the ground taking many lives with it, and it was arson. Now Rose is privy to a lot of the goings on in this community as she goes about her work, and she has her suspicions as to who would have committed such a heinous act. Things go from bad to worse as murders start happening, and Rose becomes involved again. There is also a bit of romance going on between Doctor David and Rose, but then there is also his mother and her want of an upper class woman for a wife for him, you will wonder how that will work out. In the end I was wondering who would end up surviving with all the evil going on, and what a surprise when you find out the perpetrator of these crimes. I enjoyed this quick interesting read, and once you pick it up you will want to read until the end, you need the answers. I received this book through Net Galley and the publisher Midnight Ink, and was not required to give a positive review. (  ) alekee | Apr 8, 2016 | Besides the complex mystery and the indications that the main character and her relatives are Quakers, the author also amuses us with the standard price of the day like $2 for delivery of a baby and the fact that telephone, bicycles and electricity were just starting to be used. Herbal medicines were very common. I also learned more about delivering babies. I remember that when my son was born, my doctor called it a difficult birth. Now, I know what would have happened if he had not turned my baby before my son was born. Rose Carroll, the main character, has moxie and she is definitely Quaker. She gets invited to a fancy dance frets over whether she would wrong in wearing a special dress for the occasion. She consults with John Greenleaf Whittier, her friend over that subject and at times about the mystery that she has taken herself to investigate because of her need for the truth. There are more than one murders in this story and even more than one case of arson. The pace is very steady and the story always entertains and at sometimes feel sad. Child labor was still the norm for the children of poor families. I think this type of cozy is especially best for people who love history and genealogy with a passion. I am eager to read the second book in this series. Edith Maxwell crafted an excellent historical cozy. I received an advanced copy of this book from the Publisher as a win from FirstReads but that in no way made a difference in my thoughts or feelings in this review. ( ) Carolee888 | Mar 24, 2016 | https://www.friendsjournal.org/delivering-truth-quaker-midwife-mystery/ There is a new Quaker mystery series out, and it is a treat for fans of the traditional small town murder mystery genre with a twist. Quaker midwife Rose Carroll is a compelling character with compassion and curiosity. She is ahead of her Victorian era in many ways, but her observations and opportunities are consistent with the experiences available in her historical setting. The author, Edith Maxwell, is a practicing Quaker and has also done her research to bring both imaginary and real Amesbury, Mass., Friends to life. Maxwell sets the book in her own town of Amesbury, basing locations on her home and meeting. Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier is an influential supporting character, allowing history and imagination to connect the reader more fully to an actual, particular time and place. The story unfolds at a good pace with a mystery that is solvable but not obvious, with several well-played red herrings along the way. Rose Carroll’s career as a midwife is a clever twist that adds dramatic tension and opportunities for thoughtful insights. Her midwifery and her Quaker faith are core components of her identity, and the influence of each on her life is well articulated. There is depth and complexity present in Rose’s choice to work amongst and interact with a variety of people in her community, both Quaker and non-Quaker. Social pressures and realities of life in late 1880s New England are subtly woven into the story. However, key themes and challenges Rose faces highlight timeless elements of the human experience: love and loss; compassion and empathy; struggles with abuse, deceit, and illness (both mental and physical). Delivering the Truth is a thoughtful, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable read. It meets the standards of the genre successfully enough to receive rave reviews from the mainstream press, and presents Quaker characters and their practices with refreshing authenticity. Maxwell has also published short stories featuring the same lead character. Hopefully the mystery series will continue to unfold with additional full-length books so that readers might spend more time with Friend Rose Carroll.  BirmFrdsMtg | Apr 1, 2018 | nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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Fiction.
Mystery.
Historical Fiction.
HTML: Quaker midwife Rose Carroll discovers dark secrets in 1888 Massachusetts For Quaker midwife Rose Carroll, life in Amesbury, Massachusetts, provides equal measures of joy and tribulation. She delights in attending to the needs of mothers and newborns even as she mourns the recent death of her sister. Likewise, Rose enjoys the giddy feelings that come from being courted by a handsome doctor, but a suspicious fire and two murders leave her fearing for the well-being of her loved ones. Driven by her desire for safety and justice, Rose Carroll begins asking questions related to the crimes. Consulting with her friends and neighborsâ??including the famous Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittierâ??Rose draws on her strengths as a counselor and problem solver in trying to bring the perpetrators to light. Praise: A 2016 Agatha Award Finalist for Best Historical Novel A 2017 IPPY Award Silver Medalist for Mystery/Cozy/Noir "[A] smart new series from the prolific Maxwell."â??Booklist "First of hopefully many more to come, I believe that everyone will definitely enjoy this stand-out book."â??Suspense Magazine "Maxwell . . . introduces a series heroine whose struggles with the tenets of her Quaker faith make her strong and appealing. The author also imparts authentic historical detail to depict life in a 19th century New England factory town."â??Library Journal "A highly competent mystery."â??Kirkus Reviews "Rose Carroll is a richly crafted and appealing sleuth. A terrific historical read."â??Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author "The historical setting is redolent and delicious, the townspeople engaging, and the plot a proper puzzle, but it's Rose Carrollâ??midwife, Quaker, sleuthâ??who captivates in this irresistible series debut."â??Catriona McPherson, award-winning author of the Dandy Gilver series "Maxwell introduces a fascinating new heroine with her Quaker midwife Rose Carroll."â??Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of Murder on St. Nicolas Ave "[Rose's] strong personality combined with the author's distinctive voice and vivid writing style transported me instantly to another time and place."â??Kathy Lynn Emerson, Malice Domestic 2014 Guest of Honor and author of How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries, Murder in the Quen's Wardrobe, and the Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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