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In Pieces
In Pieces | Rhonda Ortiz
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Certain things ruin a girl's reputation, and madness is one. BOSTON, 1793-Beautiful and artistic, the only daughter of a prominent merchant, Molly Chase cannot help but attract the notice of Federalist Boston-especially its men. But she carries a painful secret: her father committed suicide and she found his body. Now nightmares plague her day and night, addling her mind and rendering her senseless. Molly needs a home, a nurse, and time to grieve and to find new purpose in life. But when she moves in with her friends, the Robbs, spiteful society gossips assume the worst. And when an imprudent decision leads to public scandal, Molly is tempted to take the easy way out: a marriage of convenience. Merchant sailor Josiah Robb is as familiar to Molly as a brother-as dear and as exasperating. Yet she is no sister to him. He hopes to marry her before anyone else does, but sailing the high seas leaves no time for convincing Molly that he is more than her teasing childhood friend. Josiah wants a new job and a fresh start, and when he agrees to carry a confidential letter to President Washington, his life is forever changed. In the wake of tragedy, these longtime friends discover a new intimacy. But slander, confusion, absence, and a wealthy, conniving bully stand between them. And with French spies on the loose, they not only have to rescue their reputations-they have to protect their lives.
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I've always enjoyed historical fiction and had no doubt that I would enjoy this book but I seriously underestimated just how much I would enjoy it! I doled out bite size portions of this book trying to make it last. Like a fine box of chocolates, I wanted to devour it while not wanting it to be finished! And since one (book) isn't enough, I'm thankful that there is more with In Pieces being the 1st of a series!

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Set in 1793 Boston, this book tells the story of the beautiful, talented, and recently orphaned Molly Chase and merchant sailor Josiah Robb.

Josiah and his family are the closest thing to a family that Molly has left but will scandal and proper decorum force Molly to leave?

With a host of characters who take both their religion and their politics seriously, this book is wonderfully researched and beautifully written. With a perfect blend of intrigue and scandal, mystery and history, romance and humor... This book is strong and complex.

The strong and spunky Molly is my favorite character, best supporting character would be Josiah, but honorable mention has to go to James and Prudence!

This story captured my attention right away and captured my heart soon after. The depth and development of this story, these characters, is an astonishing find and especially rare for a debut novel. Rhonda Ortiz writes like a seasoned pro and I can't wait to read more about the adventures of Molly and Josiah!

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In Pieces | Rhonda Ortiz

Welcome to Author @rhondaortiz , our newest Litten 😊
Our local bookgroup is featuring her her book, In Pieces, as our May read. Let me know if you are interested in joining us in May 📖

TheSpineView Welcome to Litsy @rhondaortiz Great to have you here!🤗❤📖❤🤗 3y
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rhondaortiz Thanks, everyone! Sorry I didn't see this until now. :) 3y
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This historical fiction was my first pick for the Catholic Fiction Challenge. Rhonda Ortiz‘s debut novel is set in colonial Boston. Not only do you get a smart heroine and a devoted hero but intrigue as well. A great book!