Well-written, engaging book from first to last. The themes of inherent and inherited knowledge of the midwife was a realistic look at what really may have happened in the dark spaces of the past. This is basically historical fiction, but well done.
If I had any complaints it was that I began to "see" the research through the writing--the World War I, Halifax explosion, influx of "modern" doctors into delivery of children, inventions of the time, etc.
A great read--I read it straight through--and an enlightening look at the past and at Nova Scotia history.
If I had any complaints it was that I began to "see" the research through the writing--the World War I, Halifax explosion, influx of "modern" doctors into delivery of children, inventions of the time, etc.
A great read--I read it straight through--and an enlightening look at the past and at Nova Scotia history.
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