Review: Took me to a different place and time
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 27, 2011
I really liked this Novel.  I don't really agree with the reviews that say the main character was weak -- for her age, and in that time period when many people waited for marriage before sleeping together, I can understand how she was led down the wrong path.  I kept going back to read more everyday because there were lots of mini mysteries along the way, and they all tied together just right.  The ending doesn't leave you hanging, it was very satisfactory.The dialog put you right there in the action.There was always a question that needed answered; would the "colored" maid be fired by the new wife?  Would Lainey go back to Brice? Would the dad go through with the marriage to the unlikeable woman?  Would the twins rebel?  Would the teacher work out, or be hated by everyone? And many more.I was relieved that I finally found a book that cost very little that I actually liked.