Author: Rachel Fordham
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: June 1, 2021
Such a great historical fiction story that had me laughing as much as researching!
After serving a five-year sentence in the House of Refuge in Hudson, New York, Hazel is released with little hope of finding a decent job as she believes no one will trust her. She uses an alias to find employment and lands a job as a lady in attendance for a dentist, Dr. Gilbert Watt. As she begins to work with Dr. Watt, she begins to trust again and finds a friendship that may be able to heal her soul and mend any past transgressions.
There is nothing better when you read a historical fiction novel that makes you research the accuracy of the story. This holds so true for Rachel Fordham and this book. From the prologue set in the House of Refuge, which was actually the second prison for women in the United States, to the job duties of a lady in attendance for dentistry at the time. I learned so much through this book that I had to go back and reread parts just to make sure I fully understood what was going on. In addition to the historical accuracy, I couldn’t have loved seeing two characters thrown together more than Hazel and Gilbert. Their banter was priceless throughout the book. The humor was spot on and I even laughed out loud at a book I thought I wouldn’t even crack a smile in. Great job!
I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.
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