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The Midwife's Tale (2013)

by Sam Thomas(Favorite Author)

3.65 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1250010764 (ISBN13: 9781250010766)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Minotaur Books

series

Midwife Mysteries

review 1: While it's not a deep book, Thomas' Midwife's Tale is definitely an entertaining and interesting one. Inspired by a real midwife, Thomas examines the role of midwife and widow Bridget in a city undergoing great changes....York during the seige from Parliament. Political intrigue abounds, and Thomas does a good job of showing how women are both very much a part of it, and very much not allowed to openly hold power. I also liked the part of Bridget's spunky maid Martha, who would be lauded as an indepedent fiery American girl now, but whose spirit back them only landed her into a life of crime and possible prostitution. In the plot, Bridget's friend is framed for killing her rebel husband and Bridget has only a few days to find the real killer. I will be on the lookout for m... moreore of these fun mysteries.
review 2: The Midwife's Tale is so good. I love the author's vision of how England was like during this time period. Lady Bridget is such a strong character and Martha too. I love learning more about Martha's background and how she came to work for a Lady Bridget. I thought she was a lot of fun. I, also, love the mystery and suspense of the story. And I was completely thrown off of "Who did it". Great book! I look forward to more by Sam Thomas and more of the series. Five stars less

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