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The Lost Apothecary: A Novel
by Sarah Penner
Pleasantly surprised (9/19/2020)
I chose this book because I am a pharmacist. Well, the book turned out not to be related to pharmacy per se. However, there was some insight into the past of the profession.

I don't normally enjoy the format that this book was written in, jumping back and forth from past to present. This author's writing style is easy and streamlined, and the changes in time periods were painless. Character development was succinct, no extraneous tedium.

This story is a perfect read for getting cozy and having glass of wine.
Maud's Line
by Margaret Verble
Not what I expected. (7/24/2015)
Maud's Line was an enjoyable story. I was expecting an historical fiction novel. The historical references were dubious and did not come close to living up to the promotion on the back cover of the book.

I was looking forward to learning more about the land allotments, treatment of native Americans, and the conditions in which they lived. How the federal and state governments played a role in the lives of those who remained behind after the trail of tears.

Again, it was a good story, easy to read and follow. I believe people will enjoy meeting Maud and her family and be entertained but not edified.

The ending was weak and predictable and for this reason a little disappointing.
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