I just HAD to read this once it came out. I loved the Dictionary of Lost Words so much. My heart sang to read some cross over between the two books. Pip Williams once again smashed it out of the ball park. Once again, I just fell in love with these characters, the time and their story.

Peggy is intelligent, witty, brave and yet so loyal. She does all she can for her sister Maude while trying to quench her desire to learn and grow.

Pip Williams is able to portray a time in history where women were beginning to gain a voice. It was a time where they were beginning to stand up and speak out, all while adjusting to life without their men who went off to fight.

Peggy is a character who will stick with you. She has a way of weaving into your heart and truly impacting the way you think and feel. This is a book I adored and I cannot wait to see what Pip Williams has in store next!