Review: Unexpected & Fascinating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
I love reading books about Salem and the witch trials so I jumped at the chance to read this book.  I am so glad I did because I was immediately caught up in the story and Selah’s travails.  Selah has the power to heal and she has a compulsion to help others whenever the need arises.  This makes it almost impossible for her to keep her ability a secret.I think there may be some confusion between Quakers and Puritans; at least I feel conflicted.  Both existed and came to the New World to escape religious persecution, but many of the practices and attitudes described in the book as Quaker, more accurately seemed to describe Puritan practices.  Quakers had women leaders, for the most part, though men also had important roles.  Nathan seemed more Puritan than Quaker to me. My husband is Quaker and has done extensive research into the old Quaker customs.I loved the Celtic mythology, and the mystery  at several levels that was woven throughout the story. I am really looking forward to the next book as Selah’s adventures continue When Henry returns home to face his father and expectant betrothed, Princess Amelia, in England.This book was given to me in exchange for my honest review.Reviewed by Laurie-J