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A review by portybelle
Delivering the Truth by Edith Maxwell
4.0
Delivering the Truth is the first in a series of books which will feature Rose Carroll, a midwife in a Massachusetts town in the late 1800s. In this book, we are introduced to Rose as she tends the expectant mothers of the town and assists them in giving birth. As a respected member of the community, she has access to all levels of society and is trusted by all the ladies in her care. When a suspicious fire destroys a carriage factory, quickly followed by two murders, Rose follows her instinct and curiosity to assist the police in their enquiries.
I was rather expecting a 19th century version of Call the Midwife but this book was more of a mystery story than about midwifery. That said, I very much enjoyed it. Rose is a very likeable character and I felt that the author captured the Quaker way of speaking and thinking very convincingly. I didn't know a lot about Quakers so it was an interesting glimpse into their way of life. I liked the way Rose tried to live up to the Quaker principles of justice and equality at a time when the world was changing. Her romance with David, the town doctor, was very sweet as she wonders how she can stay true to her beliefs but have a relationship with someone who is not a Friend (as Quakers are called). I expect this storyline will develop in the next few books and it will be interesting to see how Rose deals with David's mother who definitely doesn't think she is suitable for her precious son!
This book is a good start to a series I would keen to read more of. There is much detail about the town, the way of life and the characters which gives a good feel for the time the story is set. If you like a gentle mystery with romance and strong lead characters, I'm sure you will enjoy this book.
(Thanks to the publishers Midnight Ink for allowing me to read a copy of this book via Netgalley. )
I was rather expecting a 19th century version of Call the Midwife but this book was more of a mystery story than about midwifery. That said, I very much enjoyed it. Rose is a very likeable character and I felt that the author captured the Quaker way of speaking and thinking very convincingly. I didn't know a lot about Quakers so it was an interesting glimpse into their way of life. I liked the way Rose tried to live up to the Quaker principles of justice and equality at a time when the world was changing. Her romance with David, the town doctor, was very sweet as she wonders how she can stay true to her beliefs but have a relationship with someone who is not a Friend (as Quakers are called). I expect this storyline will develop in the next few books and it will be interesting to see how Rose deals with David's mother who definitely doesn't think she is suitable for her precious son!
This book is a good start to a series I would keen to read more of. There is much detail about the town, the way of life and the characters which gives a good feel for the time the story is set. If you like a gentle mystery with romance and strong lead characters, I'm sure you will enjoy this book.
(Thanks to the publishers Midnight Ink for allowing me to read a copy of this book via Netgalley. )