The Moonflowers is a sweeping and emotional historical fiction with elements of the mystery and thriller genres. In the small town of Darren, Kentucky there is a statue of Benjamin Costello. A few generations later, Tig Costello comes to Darren to paint a portrait of her grandfather, the famous Benjamin Costello. But she decides she wants to learn more about him from someone who might know best, a woman named Eloise Price who murdered him fifty years ago. 

Told through stories from Eloise, we learn of all the challenges women faced in small town Kentucky fifty years ago and how many of them were impacted by Benjamin Costello. Slowly Tig starts to piece together a puzzle that tells a different story about her grandfather and a different story than many believe about Eloise Price. 

I think this will appeal to those who loved Take My Hand and The Last Carolina Girl, although it is about a very different aspect of history. The tension and spirit of the women in this story will resonate in related way.