This was my second Ariel Lawhon book and I appreciate her approach to historical fiction with a deep dive into an extraordinary, yet not well known, historical figure. Early 18th century America is not the setting of many a novel, and made for a thoughtful, informative and refreshing read. I also love reading the epilogues that shed more light on  all of her research. It’s fascinating how the story of a revered midwife turns into such an engaging mystery and family drama. It’s suspenseful, had a wonderful feminist voice, and took a lot of interesting turns.