Review: Well Worth Reading
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 4, 2014
There is so much to like about this book.  The first thing that springs out is the fact that it is written as they spoke back then, with all the thees, thys, thou, and sooth, you get the idea.  At first it was a little off putting, but by the end of chapter one I was well into speaking/reading in that era and it helps really get you involved with the characters in the story.I really enjoyed reading about the relationship between the different Indian tribes and the 'white' man, and couldn't help but admire the main Indian character.  As a reader who loves a good romance I would have liked to have seen him meet up with a love interest, but was content enough with the growing relationship between Parley (the doctor with a secret) and the vicar's daughter.The vicar himself has secrets to tell, and when you find out what they are, if you are anything like me, it will bring tears to your eyes.There were so many wonderful characters in this book and you either loved and cared about them, or you hated them and wanted to scratch their eyes out.  You certainly go through a huge range of emotions when reading the story.As a whodunit I was thoroughly mystified and when at last the murderer was revealed I was absolutely gobsmacked.  It's one of the very few book where I had NO idea who would end up being the culprit.I definitely recommend this book because it has everything you need in a book, action, adventure, mystery, suspense, a little romance, and you can't help but get thoroughly involved in the characters lives.  Very very enjoyable read.