I absolutely adore this read. I loved that it was from a older perspective, I turn 46 this year and time definitely passes differently to when I was younger. Loved the themes of wifedom and motherhood..I loved how tender this marriage was and watching people grown, love and live. It just felt so authentic. I also loved seeing the day to day living of Martha in 1789; the everydayness of womanhood. The plot is definitely here; there is a murder mystery and a heartbreaking rape to solve (gosh the 1700s legal system leaves a lot to be desired!!). I was completely invested in it but just equally the ‘at home’ ness of the novel. It was also just incredible well done in terms of setting, I was FREEZING reading this! I could feel the wind, sleet and cold to the bone freezing…I also loved the silver fox, gosh I loved the glimpses of her, and the recognition of the importance of names..absolutely nothing here I didn’t love! So well done
