This novel is based on the life of an actual woman who, in 1676, was taken from her strict Puritan home by local Indians. She learns about the vast differences between the two cultures, and adapts to life as a slave to a female sachem. She later returns to her husband. Will she resume her former life as the wife of a Puritan minister? It is a fascinating read, bringing up much information about the times that I was not aware of. I very highly recommend this unusual story.

Enjoyable light summer read that takes us to familiar places in Nassau and Suffolk while a murder trial is happening in the courthouse in Mineola.

This is the 3rd amazing book in the Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series. Cussy and her husband have been put in jail because of their marriage (she's considered "colored" because of her condition and he's white). What goes on in the prison is horrible, yet she survives by becoming the prison librarian. And a lot of things happen over about 20 years.

Very enjoyable

This was a very good book about 2 sisters who do not get along. They live in Brooklyn, NY. On the brink of WWII Ruth, the eldest sister and her husband live in Springfield, MA. Ruth's husband is a scientist who now has a position at the Springfield Armory. Ruth's sister Millie is married, but it is not happy. She decides to go to Springfield with her young son to reconcile with Ruth. There are several secrets which are revealed as the sisters try to overcome their differences.

This book begins with a very heavy and shocking moment and it never lets off the gas. A court room thriller, the ending will stay with me for a LONG LONG TIME!

Loved this story. Calvin, the patriarch of the Shipman family calls his daughters to a one week family reunion at their beach house in New Hampshire. Jordan, Natalie and May arrive and find out that their dad is going to sell the beach house before it will need expensive repairs. The sisters must overcome the grief from their mother’s death, the realization that they have grown apart and the recent marriage of their dad to their mom’s younger hospice nurse. Will family win in the end and will the Shipman’s end up fine? Read and find out.

Crooked Kingdom is a thrilling and a very well-written fantasy novel that kept me engaged from beginning to end. Leigh Bardugo does an excellent job developing the characters. The story is full of clever twists, suspense, and emotional moments. If you are into heist based stories, it would be a great read and I'm sure you would love it! Overall, it is an exciting and satisfying read that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys fantasy, adventure, and character-driven stories.

Halley’s Comet is coming and Viscount Conrad Stockingham Welt is preparing his estate on World’s End, Cornwall for disaster. It is his belief that the comet will cause poisonous gas and kill everyone. While the house is being prepared for the final lockdown and everyone is sent to their rooms and all the windows, doors and chimneys are sealed, the viscount is murdered in a closed door scenario. Stephen, a new hire, is the main suspect for the murder because he was previously in jail. Miss Decima, the Viscount’s aunt, and Stephen set out to solve the murder. Who killed the Viscount and how did they do it? With two additional murders leading to the conclusion can Miss Decima and Stephen solve this before the murderer finds them first? Read and find out.

Katarina Shaw decides, at a very young age, that she wants to become an Olympic ice dance skater. She meets Heath Rocha, a young down-on-his-life/luck, guy. Their connection is instant and strong. Their story is powerful and scorching. The behind-the-scenes activity is very interesting. In the end it was dramatic and good.