I received this book as part of a book club and dove right in. It takes place in Buffalo around the year 1900 and weaves all sort of history into a fictional murder mystery tale. Though not a traditional hang on the edge of your seat mystery, the story is told by the headmaster of a private school whose life intertwines with all sorts of residents of Buffalo, particularly the upper class. Her story and background unfolds in the pages and connects the dots to many different characters.

I read this book to understand the Knights Templar and their founding. It covers both of these in historical detail. The book also covers the myths, legends, and rumors about the treasures they supposedly recovered during their reign as crusaders for the Popes. It answered all my questions about them.

Beautiful reflections from Bible verses - from all of the Church s liturgical seasons. The author is well known to readers of MAGNIFICAT.

It was so good ??

This was an engrossing historical fiction novel that truly illuminated life in Puritan Boston for one woman. While frustrating to read how little women were taken seriously, it was realistic and the mystery was engaging.

Interesting read but I found it to be a little obvious and didactic.

This is a thrilling book that surprises you turn after turn, and in the end, it connects everything so well!

A memoir/biography.

This was cute. I really like the character’s journeys being both the same and different.

An excellent fractured fairy-tale retelling of the Grimms' "The Twelve Huntsmen" with added elements of many other more well know classics, complete with modern LGBT+ positivity. Recommended for fans of "Kill the Farm Boy" or "Damsel".