The Third Mrs. Galway by Deiredre Sinnott

 

• Publisher: ‎ Kaylie Jones Books (July 6, 2021)
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1617758426
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1617758423

From the Publisher

Antislavery agitation is rocking Utica in 1835 when a young bride discovers an enslaved family hiding in her shed, setting in motion the exhumation of long-buried family secrets.

"In this eloquent debut, a diverse cast of characters embodies the political, class, and racial upheavals of its time and milieu, and does it all in living local color...[A] powerful look at the prologue to Emancipation."

~ My Review ~ 

4 STARS

The Third Mrs. Galway by Deirdre Sinnott is a book I definitely recommend!

It is an excellent but at times a challenging read due to the topics addressed within this story. It has great characters and historical setting and the plot drew me in and wouldn't let me go. It's story stayed with me for quite a while after I finished this book.

Ms. Sinnott wrote of discrimination, slavery, women and men trapped in roles defined by a pre-civil war society. Characters who had issues with addiction, others who wanted to create their own life rather than follow in family tradition as well as those who were persecuted for their religious beliefs.

The common denominator? A wish for true Freedom - a life they chose rather than dictated by others. This book set me to thinking what Freedom really means to me and what does it mean to others? Do I take it for granted? If needed, am I or are we as a nation willing to protect freedom for ourselves, our families and others at all cost?

Have you read this book? I'd love to hear what you thought about it!

I received this book for free. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are my own. Thank you to Kailey Jones Books and Ms. Deirdre Sinott  for the opportunity to read and review this book.