Harriet Peters is hastily summoned to her friend Lizzie Robinson on a
bitterly cold night. Lizzie has developed the severe stomach pains
that led to the deaths of several relatives including the recent
death of Lizzie’s uncle. Needing to do something, Harriet races off
to get a doctor. The closest is a new doctor in the area, Michael
Wheaton.
Although he does his
best, Michael is unable to save Lizzie, but watching the death, he
thinks something is wrong. Too many members of the same family are
dying.
On her deathbed,
Lizzie makes Harriet promise to take care of the Robinson children.
The only way Harriet can continue her millinery business and take
care of the children is to move in with the family. Michael, who has
become fond of Haarriet, is worried about her safety and together
they decide to find out what is happening.
This is another well
researched true crime story. The deaths of so many people and the
danger to Harriet are emotionally chilling. The author does a good
job of setting the scene and keeping the tension high. The romance
between Michael and Harriet is chaste and sweet. It adds an air of
normalcy to a truly horrifying situation.
If you like
historical crime stories with a hint of romance, this is a good one.
I received this book
from Barbour Publishing for this review.
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