Stephanie Life of Determination

ABOUT THE BOOK Josephine Is Forced to Spy for Grave Robbers Step into True Colors —a new series of Historical Stories of Romance and American Crime In Massachusetts in 1824, Josephine Clayton awakes on the table of the doctor she’s assisted all these months. She was presumed dead by all and has become the doctor’s next corpse for his medical research. Frightened, the doctor tries to kill her, but Josephine begs to be spared. A deal is struck—Josie will leave her village and work at a distant cotton mill. All the while, she’ll await her true mission—posing as a mourner to help his body snatcher procure her replacement. At the mill though, Josie is praised for her medical remedies among the mill girls, gaining attention from the handsome factory manager Braham Taylor. Yet, when Braham’s own loved one becomes the prey for the next grave robbing, Josie must make a choice that could put her dark past behind her or steal away the promise of any future at all. What price will Josie

Can Love Thrive in a Village Where Romance is Forbidden? Ann returns to her fictional Harmony Hill Shaker village to share a story of the power of love and the bond of family. Series:   The Shaker Books , Book 8 Publisher:   Revell Publication Year:  April 2019 ASIN:   0800729571 ISBN:   9780800729271 MY BOOK REVIEW Ann H. Gabhart's book "The Refuge" is an inspirational heartwarming book.  You are taken back to 1850s at the Shakers Village of Harmony Hill. Darcie just lost her husband and has a child on its way.  Some of the Shakers greeted her with open arms while others did not. Darcie finds the rules to be very strict and at times unwelcoming. According to the way they live she is full of sin.  Gabhart did her research. I learned things about the Shakers I never knew before. I would call myself a feminist and can't stand knowing their women does all the household chores and have no say in anything. It sickens me know the women can't tell their ow