Susette Williams

I was interesed in this book for two reasons, a lot of my family history is in Indiana, North Carolina and Nantucket. A few of my ancestors were Quakers in New Garden and I wanted to learn more of the history behind the settlement. I was surprised to find very little written about it. I happened upon this book at used book store and bought it immediately,

The book is divided into four parts, authored by four women and I enjoyed the first story the most. I don't usually read romances, I was after the history part of it. The first story by Claire Sanders, had Dolley Madison visting her cousins. Before reading that I had no idea that Dolley Madison had been a Quaker for a while. I ended up researching her life for a longer time than it took me to read the part in the book. I thought this story was written of the four.

The second one,by Ann E. Schrock centered on the Quaker work on the Underground Railroad. It was a good romance but I wanted to know more about the main character's uncle, Levi Coffin. I am very sure that he was descended from the Nantucket Coffins but there was a lack of information about him. I have decided to buy a book on him to learn much more.

The third part was by Jennifer Hudson Taylor and she had a different take on the romance theme that involed character developement. I really like that it had more to do with Quaker customs and marriage. The romance started after the marriage.

The fourth one by Suzette Williams seemed a little out of place in the book in that it was set during very different time period and involved going against the guidance of the elders and standing up for true love.… (plus d'informations)

I picked up this book because I enjoy cozy mysteries, and thought the title was interesting. The mystery was pretty good, but there were a lot of characters, and many of them ended up being killed. There was some big conspiracy going on but it was hard to figure out what is was. Even at the end of the book, I still wasn't quite clear on why they were murdering people. The ending also raises lots of questions. It leaves it wide open for a sequel, but I would have liked a few more answers right now.… (plus d'informations)