Debra F. (DebraSFleming) - , reviewed on 9/2/2009 + 13 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

This has got to be one of my favorite books ever. Incredible writing, plot development, research, can't say enough about this book! I have not enjoyed a book this much since Slammerkin!

The story is about a brother and sister who arrive in New Amsterdam (later called New York) in the 1600's. The story is about how they made a life for themselves with her as an herbalist and he as a surgeon. Something happens between the two of them that is unable to be resolved and ends up affecting generations of their children. The book contains several books within a book and each one is a different generation's story. It is fascinating! For any family tree enthusiast or lover of historical fiction. This is a must read.

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