Evangelical Gotham: Religion and the Making of New York City, 1783-1860
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At first glance, evangelical and Gotham seem like an odd pair. What does a movement of pious...
International Boundaries in a Global Era: Cross-Border Space, Place and Society in the Twenty-First Century
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As we move deeper into the twenty-first century, the forces of globalisation continue to transform...
TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated The Shopkeeper's Widow in Books
Feb 23, 2021
The main characters Delany and Field were very interesting. They made some very hard decisions, and by the end of the book, you could vividly see their growth as a character. I liked Delany’s strength and fortitude through her trials in life (I can only hope to weather life like her!) and Flint really seemed to come to life through the story. I enjoyed Izzy James’ portrayal of what indentured people went through and how some of them overcame their circumstances. Mixed along with the ever-increasing threat of war, I thought this book was very intriguing. I will say that I had a hard time getting into it at first, I think due to the way the characters speak, but after a couple of chapters, I started to enjoy the flow of their words.
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars for the themes presented, the interesting time period, and the well-done characters. I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
President (King & Scum, Ahole)
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Play the famous President card game, also known as King & Scum, Scum, Ahole, on your iPhone, iPod...
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Miscast in the media for nearly 130 years, the victims of Jack the Ripper finally get their full...
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Ordinary People
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The Unknown Sun (Destiny #1)
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Seventeen-year-old Moira is haunted by the accidents that claimed her parents and sisters. When a...
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