The author quickly drew me into this pre civil war time period. Northerners moving into the South, and a pastor, how will they be received?
Facing a murder even before they arrive, and seeing slavery first hand, having never experienced it before.
The pastor's family is refreshing, a young woman who sets up her mother's household, a boy doing what young boys do and sure being there when needed.
While we try to solve a mystery, and answers do come, we get to experience a different time in our history, and I wanted to go read a book by the river.
I can see that there will be another book in this series, and am looking forward to it!

I received this book through Celebrate Lit, and was not required to give a positive review. ( )

This first historical mystery from Sydney Tooman Betts is at once intriguing and thought-provoking, featuring a principled, compassionate, and curious young heroine. I'm already anxious for the continuation of the series!
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I received an advance reading copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ( )