A perfect blend of mystery and history

by Samantha Jacquest

This book was a total "judging a book by its cover" purchase and it did not disappoint! The Conviction of Cora Burns is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1800s, and opens in a women's prison in England. Cora Burns is a nineteen-year-old convict with no hope for her future and a mysterious invitation to join the employment of an English gentleman. More out of necessity than excitement, Cora takes the position, while trying to piece together the puzzle of her past.

A family saga of destiny vs. choice

by Samantha Jacquest

Our June book club selection, The Immortalists, was an unexpected favorite for all our members. The family saga spans several decades and across the U.S. to bring readers a story of love, fantasy, and the question of fate.

A mystery that no sister should ever have to solve