Rosenberg does an excellent job of putting you right beside Baby Doe as she travels west to Colorado to help her husband strike it rich in the gold mines. When Harvey desserts his wife, Baby Doe does the unthinkable; she files for divorce. Her life has many ups and downs and then she falls in love with the wealthy, well known, Mr. Tabor. Again, she does the unacceptable, having an affair with a married man. After Horace Tabor divorces his wife, he marries Baby Doe and they have two daughters. An unusually strong woman who is not afraid to do the unaccept, Baby Doe will not be put down by anyone. There are many references to famous men and women who lived durring Baby Doe's lifetime.

This is a book about Baby Doe Tabor and her interesting life.She was a most unconventional woman for her time.She was beautiful and married a man from a wealthy family,moving to Colorado with her new husband to run a mining business.Without giving away the whole story,she shows herself to be a strong,determined woman.I have only given it 3 stars because it seemed a bit confusing at times.I understand that there is a sequel to this book,so I will read that when it's available.

I was fortunate to have received an electronic version of this book through Netgalley and the publishing company in exchange for an honest review.


This book is the definition of the saying love is pain and money doesn’t buy you everything. I honestly didn’t know what to expect from this book before jumping into it. I think that my favorite thing about this book was the writing and the resilient Baby Doe. No matter what life threw at her, she never let it get her down. Not divorces, death, or poverty. I couldn’t help but really admire her, she was so strong and I loved the privilege to have read a character who took everything in stride and did what she had to do. In a time where all she received for her actions was hate.


The scenery described in this book was beyond amazing, I definitely very much enjoyed the writing style and the setting of the story. Everything flowed out perfectly and I was transported to the places. I hope to see what the author writes next and if we will be seeing more of baby dove.


I recommend this.

In 1878 we come across Lizzie Doe and her husband Harvey Doe. They are on the way to Colorado to work her father-in-law's goldmine. Desperate for money to save her family from poverty, she is looking forward to this adventure. Of course, she has no idea what she would find in Colorado, as she was coming from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A strong women, much stronger than her husband Harvey, she endures and survives the struggles that come with mining. It is silver mining that sets the stage for this novel, along with her spirit, her "true grit." Along with betrayals, adultery, abandonment, and divorce, she was a survivor. For the times, she was non-conventional, wearing men's denims, plaid shirts and boots to work at the mines next to her then husband. As a divorcee, her reputation preceded her. But she was her own person and rose above it all.

In the course of this novel, we glimpse the past of Colorado, the mining towns with name such as Central City, Leadville, just to name a few. This historical novel shares with us the "rough and tumble" world of mining. The gold/silver rush, the lawlessness of those jumping claims and what it was like to live in the West in the 1800's. Times were such that one day you were rich, the next day you were dirt poor.

From start to finish this book was hard to put down. Wonderfully researched, enjoyably written, I await eagerly what comes next from Ms. Rosenberg.. My thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Not really what i expected. The characters were good and the plot was following. I probably won't read another book by this author.

An exciting look into the past at the life of Lizzie "Baby Doe" Tabor. Lizzie is determined to help her family who has lost everything as a result of a fire. Taking her to Colorado on an adventure to prospect a gold mine, Lizzie has only just begun to know the hardships that she must endure to survive.. During numerous twists and turns, Lizzie stands strong throughout it all. Author, Rebecca Rosenberg, has written a novel that has given her readers a look at the life of Baby Doe and the desperate plight that a young girl's life has taken. I highly recommend this novel to those who love a mix of history, love and adventure. I can't wait to see what else author Rosenberg has in store!

I am so excited there is a sequel!!! I loved the strength of Baby Doe and the love between her and Horace. I am soo excited to see what’s next for the Tabor ladies

Rebecca Rosenberg brings the past alive with her prose. Gold Digger, The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor is based on the life of Elizabeth McCourt Doe Tabor and obviously a great deal of background research went into the writing of this historical novel. Gold Digger takes us to Colorado mining country with the arrival of newlyweds Harvey and 'Lizzy' Elizabeth McCourt Doe in Denver by rail in April of 1878. We see Baby Doe through years of trying to help Harvey cope with life in general and the expectations of his wealthy East Coast parents, his desertion and the birth and death of their son, divorce from Harvey despite her Catholic faith and the lifetime of censure from Colorado's social class.

We are with her also through much happier times, her later marriage to Horace and the birth of her two daughters, and watch as she copes with poverty, great wealth, and back to poverty, and the death of Husband #2, Horace Austin Warner Tabor in 1899.

Baby Doe Tabor was a remarkable woman, independent to a fault, kind and generous and a remarkable helpmate to both of the men in her life. Her travels through many of the mining towns in the Colorado mountains are so well described you feel like you have been there, at that time, in the cold or the warmth of the sun. And watching Denver grow into the transportation hub of the western Rocky Mountains is an exceptional experience as well.

I received a free electronic copy of this historical novel from Rebecca Rosenberg, Netgalley and IBPA Publisher Lion Heart in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.

Money cannot buy happiness. An old saying that rings true in this tale of Baby Doe Tabor. A tale of love and tragedy. So often the two go together.

I had been fortunate in my life to have an Aunt living in the mountains above Boulder, Colorado. During numerous visits, she and her friend took me to Central City and many of the old mining towns in the area. Laura Lou Lincoln, my aunt's friend, taught my oldest children how to pan for gold. I can therefore relate to this tale of miners, strife and those who struck it rich in the mines of Colorado.

Horace Tabor was one who rode the mining boon in silver. Wealth brought him fame, but not love. Until he met Elizabeth McCourt Doe. Revered for her beauty and work ethnics, the miners nicknamed her Baby Doe and the name stuck. Abandoned by her husband, Baby Doe sought for and obtained an divorce. Unheard of in the era of the late 1800s. Also unheard of in that time was a man married for twenty years who sought the love of Baby Doe over his wife. Horace Tabor finds a way and mines Baby Doe's heart.

Gold Digger thus takes you on a roller coaster ride of opulence, scandal, heartbreak and resiliency. Enjoy the ride.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of Gold Digger. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Well, this one was quite the tale! I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It was the first historical fiction that I have read in a while that REALLY inspired me to do some research of my own. I became practically obsessed with all things "Baby Doe". I know that much of the book is pure embellishment on the factual timeline, but it was all so interesting that I found myself fact checking about halfway through and especially after completion--wondering how much was based in truth and what the additions were! I really wanted to hate Baby Doe, but this novel was well written and her character just did not seem to deserve that. I not only read but also absorbed this book...and I will anxiously await the sequel!

Thank you to NetGalley and Rebecca Rosenberg for the ARC!

It’s not often I find or read books about that era between the American Civil War and World War I, so it was a happy surprise that I stumbled into reading Gold Digger:The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor.

In Gold Digger, you fall into the life of Lizzie aka Baby Doe. Baby has just been married and is off to Colorado with her new husband in the hopes of striking in big with gold mining. Things don’t go as planned, and Baby Doe finds herself husband- and child-less. What’s worse is the hate many of the townswomen are spewing on her as she fights to take care of herself and forge her own path ahead. In the end, she may find that money isn’t the most important driver in life.

Baby Doe was one of my favorite characters of the many, many books I’ve read, and what’s even cooler is that she’s modeled after a real life woman. She is smart and strong-willed and expects no less from herself than what is expected of men, which is odd for that time period. She’s a dreamer, and unafraid to provide ideas and opinions. Throughout her struggles, she fights to stay true to herself. What an inspiration for women of any age!

If you like what you’ve heard so far, be sure to add Gold Digger: The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor to you reading list; it will be available on May 28th. I’m giving this five stars, and I’m telling you, you don’t want to miss out on this woman’s trials and tribulations!

**Thank you to Rebecca Rosenberg and Netgalley for providing with a copy of this e-book. I’ve voluntarily read this book and the review expresses my own personal opinion.**

What an incredible woman Baby Doe Tabor was. This book told of the mining and growth in the Colorado territory and how Baby Doe and Horace Tabor navigated all the ups and downs it brought. This is the reason I love historical fiction - through books you learn about history in an more personal and entertaining way. It is not just facts, there is more to the story than facts, it is real people and their struggles that paved the way for life today. A very good read, and I am thrilled that there is a sequel in the works. I want to know what happens next in Baby Doe's life!

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book. This is my honest review.

Once I started reading Gold Digger I couldn’t put it down! I loved every single word written! This is one historical novel that can’t be skipped! The story of Baby Doe Tabor and the history of mining in the beautiful state of Colorado is mesmerizing and informative. Ms. Rosenberg brought to life a time and place in history that I knew very little about growing up in the South. I rooted for and cried with Baby Doe. I couldn’t begin to imagine how hard life truly was in the 1800’s out West and now I have a kernel of an idea. Thank you for taking me on this journey and I can’t wait for the adventure to continue.
Thank you for the advanced copy of Gold Digger in exchange for my complete and honest opinion.

Well-written historical fiction, recounting the remarkable story of Elizabeth McCourt, better known as Baby Doe Tabor. When a fire leaves Lizzie’s family with nothing, Lizzie is forced into a marriage of convenience and headed west in the aftermath of the gold rush era as her husband pursues wealth by managing his family’s silver mine. Harvey Doe is not prepared for the rough life of a mine owner, and falls prey to mishaps and misfortune - and several very poor choices. Lizzie is left on her own, but with her determination and ne’er fail spirit, she attracts the attention of several very powerful men, among them (married) Silver King Horace Tabor. Not one to abandon her faith and personal convictions, Lizzie remains a means of support for her family while loving the only man she shouldn’t. But when forced into a difficult decision, Lizzie’s choices will make or break their relationship. This is a good portrayal of the grit and determination of the people who settled the west, and the lawlessness and difficulties faced among the mining communities.