{"product_id":"charity-s-burden-book-edith-maxwell-9780738756431","title":"Charity's Burden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2019 Agatha Award for Best Historical Mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuaker midwife Rose Carroll seeks the true cause of a young mother's death in turn-of-the-century Massachusetts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe winter of 1889 is harsh in Amesbury, Massachusetts, but it doesn't stop Quaker midwife Rose Carroll from making the rounds to her pregnant and postpartum mothers. When Charity Skells dies from an apparent early miscarriage, Rose wonders about the symptoms that don't match the stated cause of death. She learns that Charity's husband may be up to no good with a young woman whose mother appears to offer prohibited medical procedures. A disgraced physician in town does the same, while Charity's cousin seems to have a nefarious agenda of his own. With several suspects emerging, each with their own possible motives, Rose and police detective Kevin Donovan race against time to solve the case before another innocent life is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Quaker Midwife Mysteries: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurning the Tide\u003c\/em\u003e is a 2018 Agatha Award Nominee for Best Historical Novel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging.--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot only is it a well-plotted, intelligent mystery, it also shines light on how women were treated--and, in many cases, mistreated--by people they trusted for help in desperate situations. Highly recommended.--\u003cem\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cem\u003eCharity's Burden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst of hopefully many more to come, I believe that everyone will definitely enjoy this stand-out book.--\u003cem\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cem\u003eDelivering the Truth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRose Carroll is a richly crafted and appealing sleuth. A terrific historical read.--Rhys Bowen, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe historical setting is redolent and delicious, the townspeople engaging, and the plot a proper puzzle, but it's Rose Carroll--midwife, Quaker, sleuth--who captivates in this irresistible series debut.--Catriona McPherson, award-winning author of the Dandy Gilver series\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaxwell introduces a fascinating new heroine with her Quaker midwife Rose Carroll.--Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMurder on St. Nicolas Ave\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Rose's] strong personality combined with the author's distinctive voice and vivid writing style transported me instantly to another time and place.--Kathy Lynn Emerson, Malice Domestic 2014 Guest of Honor and author of How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries, \u003cem\u003eMurder in the Queen's Wardrobe\u003c\/em\u003e, and the Diana Spaulding 1888 Mysteries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA riveting historical mystery featuring a refreshingly different kind of heroine, a Quaker midwife who also solves crimes with wit, intelligence, and gentle grace. It's a page turner. It's a fascinating look at nineteenth-century American faith, culture, and small-town life. And best of all, it's the second of what is sure to be a long and beloved series.--William Martin, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eCape Cod\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Lincoln Letter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn intriguing look at life in 19th-century New England, a heroine whose goodness guides all her decisions, and a mystery that surprises.--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50754611675409,"sku":"CIN0738756431G","price":5.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51416170004753,"sku":"CIN0738756431VG","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52032821395729,"sku":"GOR014473943","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0738756431.jpg?v=1750784471","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/charity-s-burden-book-edith-maxwell-9780738756431","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}