A midwife disappears after attending a birth only to be found by the search party wandering the woods during a blizzard without a coat or shoes. She claims to have been kidnapped but Will Rees has doubts. When two young men begin stalking the community in search of her and a young woman is found strangled, Rees endeavours to discover the truth.
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A midwife disappears after attending a birth only to be found by the search party wandering the woods during a blizzard without a coat or shoes. She claims to have been kidnapped but Will Rees has doubts. When two young men begin stalking the community in search of her and a young woman is found strangled, Rees endeavours to discover the truth.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Will Rees Mystery . In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
This book is set in the early days of America, the story revolving around young women going missing in the depths of winter. The first girl, Hortense, is the daughter of the local midwife who fails to return after going out to attend a birth. The book evokes the life of that time, where distances between homes can be far, wolves roam and will attack lone travellers, and medical assistance is rudimentary.
Will Rees joins the party to find her, and discovers her in the woods without shoes or cloak. The local Shaker community are drawn into events, as more young women are either killed or attempts are made to abduct them. The story revolves around the fate of women at this time and some mistaken identities. Will makes an endearing hero, although he and Lydia clearly have some back stories that are only partly explained.
The tale is told well, and the scene in Maine in the eighteenth century is well described. Overall an entertaining and gripping read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Severn House Publishers for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
