“Merging historical fact with riveting fiction . . . This is historical fiction at its best; highly recommended.” — Library Journal (starred review)
“Provocative . . . Gunning infuses the story with suspense and intrigue [and] resists easy generalizations and stereotypes.” — Publishers Weekly
“Readers will be swiftly turning the pages, eagerly cheering for the strong-willed widow.” — Booklist
“Heartrending ... Gunning’s vibrant portrayal of Lyddie’s journey shows that the pursuit of happiness is not for the faint of heart.” — Boston Globe
“Gripping, romantic, historically sound, and completely satisfying...I’ll be surprised if I read a better historical novel this year.” — Historical Novels Review (The Historical Novel Society); "Editor's Choice"