Water To My Soul: The Story of Eliza Lucas Pinckney
A remarkable story done justice by Pamela Bauer Mueller. Water To My Soulis a fine addition to any historical fiction collection for all ages.--The Midwest Book ReviewHow incredible that Eliza's success in cultivating the indigo plant had such a huge impact on the lives of the early colonists! In this truly readable novel, Ms. Mueller does an excellent job in giving the reader the feel of colonial Charles Town and its way of life during that time period. If you are looking for a story that is educational, entertaining and historical, I highly recommend Pamela Bauer Mueller's "Water to My Soul." --Kam Aures for Rebecca s Reads February 2012Through her historical expertise, Ms. Mueller brings to life a woman on the cusp of revolution in the mid-1700's and emphasizes the complexity of her role in colonial America. In her fourth historical novel, she details the life of Eliza Lucas Pinckney as she meets the challenges of agriculture, economics, politics, and managing the family in her father's absence. Using excerpts from Eliza Pinckney's own journals, she chronicles her groundbreaking work growing indigo for dyes in the harsh Carolina climate, as well as her personal dramas. Pinckney did indeed have important roles in history, both for her part in creating an economy independent of the British and for mothering sons who served in the new government of the United States of America. Photographs from the South Carolina Historical Society and other sources document the real people and places Mueller describes. --Sheila M. Trask for The US Review of Books February, 2012This historical novel enlivens the biography of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, the 18th century entrepreneur who pioneered indigo's profitable cultivation on the Lowcountry plantations she ran as a mere 17-year-old. Appealing primarily to young adults, the engrossing tale offers a peek into Pinckney s life through passages from her letters and journals while also reviving the atmosphere of daily existence in colonial Charles Towne. --Charleston Magazine Book Review, January 2012