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S'està carregant… The Widows: A Novel (The Kinship Series, 1) (2019 original; edició 2020)de Jess Montgomery (Autor)
Informació de l'obraThe Widows de Jess Montgomery (2019)
   Cap No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra.   ) cdaley | Nov 2, 2023 |  "The Widows" is a historical fiction novel set in the Appalachian region of Ohio in 1924. The novel is centered around Lily Ross, whose husband, Sheriff Daniel Ross, is killed in the line of duty. Lily is determined to find out who killed her husband, so it was fortuitous that she was asked to take Daniel's place as acting sheriff. But Lily's plans are complicated by the appearance of Marvena, a woman who shows up looking for Daniel, claiming he had been looking into the disappearance of her daughter. It is obvious that Marvena has a history with her husband, something he never told her about. As acting sheriff, Lily needs to see if she can locate Marvena's daughter, but she also wants to know more about her connection to her husband... I got more than I bargained for with this novel! The author did a fabulous job with time and place, through her vivid descriptions. The characters are well-developed and sympathetic. I liked Lily and Marvena- though they were very different, they came together for a common goal, and I enjoyed watching them forge a real bond, despite some awkwardness. The mystery is suspenseful, if a bit slow at times, but the ending really took me by surprise. Overall, I liked that the story was inspired by the first real-life female sheriff of Ohio. The story is well-researched with a great deal of depth, and stayed with me for days after completion. Thankfully, this is the first book in a series, so there will be more adventures for Lily in the future and I'm very much looking forward to reading about them! If you like historical fiction, mysteries, and strong female characters- you'll want to give this one a try! 4+ stars (  ) gpangel | Mar 28, 2023 | READ THE REST OF THE REVIEW OVER AT FRESH FICTION! ( ) MaraBlaise | Jul 23, 2022 | READ THE REST OF THE REVIEW OVER AT FRESH FICTION! ( ) MaraBlaise | Jul 23, 2022 | ) pacbox | Jul 9, 2022 | Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
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When Lily Ross learns that her husband, Daniel Ross, the town's widely respected sheriff, is killed while transporting a prisoner, she is devastated and vows to avenge his death. Hours after his funeral, a stranger appears at her door. Marvena Whitcomb, a coal miner's widow, is unaware that Daniel has died, and begs to speak with him about her missing daughter. From miles away but worlds apart, Lily and Marvena's lives collide as they realize that Daniel was not the man that either of them believed him to be--and that his murder is far more complex than either of them could have imagined. Inspired by the true story of Ohio's first female sheriff, this is a powerful debut about two women's search for justice as they take on the corruption at the heart of their community. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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