I was skeptical. A married woman falling in love with another man? Was this a woman I could respect and admire?

She was. The woman--and the man she grows to love--were honorable. Exactly the kind of people most aspire to be.

With her deft skills at creating emotion-churning characters with integrity and self-respect, Ms. Parr succeeded. I loved everything about this book! It remained true to its historical setting, the social mores and customs, and the mind-set of the society portrayed. An excellent, excellent read that will more than satisfy Ms. Parr's many established fans and will have new ones flocking to her books, begging for more!