Review: Great turn of the century novel!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2013
The Abortionist's tale was an intriguing read for me.  Set in Upstate New York circa 1916, the story follows Melanie Daniels.  Melanie, the daughter of a doctor convicted in an abortion related death, escapes her past and the ridicule endured by her family.Lured to NYC by a man she falls head over heels for, Melanie learns that adapting to the big city offers both temptations and hard life lessons.  Struggling to make sense of it all, her path of self-discovery provides clarity for the events that have shaped her past.I thought the book was very well written and had some great insight into turn-of the century America.  Though the times are long past, there are several parallels to the present time that make the characters relatable.  You'll enjoy this book.