A short, easy-to-read novel about how pregnancies to unwed mothers were handled in the early 1950’s depending on socioeconomic status, and whether the mother-to-be was darker or lighter skinned. Although this book did not have the depth of Yellow Wife, it was well-researched and interesting. I enjoyed the author’s note at the end, and a connection to a character in Yellow Wife; and that the author is local to Richmond and includes references to the landmarks in the area. Worth the read!

Thank you very much to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was engaging from the first chapter. It is well written, and it is informative as well as entertaining. I appreciate the amount of research that went into ensuring the accuracy of historical references. I will definitely read more of this author’s work.