Mercer Girls
by:
Libbie Hawker (author)
It’s 1864 in downtrodden Lowell, Massachusetts. The Civil War has taken its toll on the town—leaving the economy in ruin and its women in dire straits. That is, until Asa Mercer arrives on a peculiar, but providential, errand: he seeks high-minded women who can exert an elevating influence in...
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It’s 1864 in downtrodden Lowell, Massachusetts. The Civil War has taken its toll on the town—leaving the economy in ruin and its women in dire straits. That is, until Asa Mercer arrives on a peculiar, but providential, errand: he seeks high-minded women who can exert an elevating influence in Seattle, where there are ten men for every woman. Mail-order brides, yes, but of
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ASIN: B0179A8E2O
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Pages no: 432
Edition language: English
I can never get enough of stories about women taking that leap of faith into the developing west. This one has the added bonus of the strong theme of sisterhood and great character development. Could have been a little more disciplined in cohesiveness.
Mercer Girls by Libbie Hawker brings to life a piece of Seattle history. The first part of the book covers a relatively short period of time but a vast distance. The rest of the book remains in Seattle but covers a much broader time period and historical framework. As a story, I enjoy the first part...
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