Welcome to Litsy!

As I said when I first posted about this book, I‘m surprised it didn‘t get more love at the time. I don‘t even remember where I first heard about, but it must have been a pretty random mention somewhere that just happened to cross my path. Anyway, it‘s a compelling #historicalfiction about a woman who makes #gloves to supplement the family income. As she waits for her husband who‘s overdue returning from a trip, things happen! #wishesandblessings

This isn't my normal choice of genre (Historical fiction/religion), but I'm glad I downloaded this ARC from Netgalley. Ann clearly did a fair amount of research to make sure the setting of this story was as historically accurate as good be, although the story is purely fictional. There are two major plots happening in this book and the story is told by two different narrators. Really good story telling!

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Holy cow, this was really good. A historical novel, set in Utah. Great characters. A deceptively slow-moving story. Beautiful writing. Would make a nice book club choice as there's lots to talk about.

In a tiny settlement tucked away in the #mountains and canyons of frontier Utah, Rebecca waits for her husband to return from a work trip. When a stranger knocks on her door, it sets in motion a series of events that will bring irreparable changes to the community. I really enjoyed this book. Spare and restrained writing with interesting characters and a lot of historical information. I‘m surprised it didn‘t get more “buzz.” #letstraveljuly

In 1888 a cluster of Mormon families live in Junction Utah. Most of them do not believe in plural marriage but still they feel threatened now that polygamy is illegal. Deborah is home alone waiting for the return of her delayed husband when a stranger knocks on her door needing help. Against the feeling of unease in her gut she lets him in and starts a course of events that changes everything. Slow and atmospheric, this book kept me enthralled.

Next ARC up for me! Thank you to #NetGalley and #SkyHorsePublishing for providing me with the ARC.

Stay tuned everyone.....

That sound? Me squealing at a new Ann Weisgarber novel in my mailbox today. #galleybrag