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Mercer Girls
Mercer Girls | Libbie Hawker
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It's 1864 in downtrodden Lowell, Massachusetts. The Civil War has taken its toll on the town--leaving the economy in ruin and its women in dire straits. That is, until Asa Mercer arrives on a peculiar, but providential, errand: he seeks high-minded women who can exert an elevating influence in Seattle, where there are ten men for every woman. Mail-order brides, yes, but of a certain caliber. Schoolmarmish Josephine, tough-as-nails Dovey, and pious perfectionist Sophronia see their chance to exchange their bleak prospects for new lives. But the very troubles that sent them running from Lowell follow them to the muddy streets of Seattle, and the friendships forged on the cross-country trek are tested at every turn. Just when the journey seems to lead only to ruin, an encounter with a famous suffragist could be their salvation. But to survive both an untamed new landscape and their pasts, they'll need all their strength--and one another.
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Allylu
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I finished it! Mercer Girls by Libbie Hawker! It‘s my #BookSpin for November and #10 on my #BookSpinBingo board! I was drawn to this book because I was a fan of Here Come the Brides, the TV show loosely based on the Mercer Girls, in my youth. This book centers around 3 of those albeit fictional women. Their experiences in the building of Seattle and especially their involvement in the suffrage movement are very interesting. All very strong women.

Allylu I couldn‘t fit these in the review, but #feastmode #novelnovember #24B4Monday #crushtherush 4y
Andrew65 The cover is pulling me in. Well done 👏👏👏 4y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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Allylu
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Read 1:33 hours this morning, have 2:12 to go. Should be able to handle that in the next two days. #Crushtherush #feastmode #NovelNovember #24B4Monday #BookSpinBingo It‘s my #BookSpin for November.

Andrew65 Looking good 😊 4y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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Elleknowles
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Excellent book! Mail order brides from Massachusetts to The Washington Territory and the struggles of women before the vote. Lots of history for strong women. Just finished it on Audible. I find historical fiction books come to life on Audible.

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SexyCajun
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I'm liking the story so far 🙃

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Mamabookworm
Mercer Girls | Libbie Hawker
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Disjointed and slow to develop. just when I'd think the storyline would focus, it would veer off again. There were bits of goodness that kept me from completely bailing but I skipped many whole sections and was mostly glad to finish so I could move on to another book.