Ruth and Nat are living in a home, having been abandoned by their respective parents. The home is taken care of by a minister and the home is called Love of Christ! Ruth and Nat are so like siblings, even sharing a bedroom.
They are both 17 and want to escape the realm that they live in. They wander off the property and meet a man named Mr. Bell. Mr. Bell sees that Nat knows how to work a good con, by acting as if he can talk to the dead. The three then create a group that works people with the dead.
In the meantime, we are journeying with Cora, who is being lead around New York, near the Erie Canal, by a woman named Ruth. This is taking place about 14 years later than the story of Nat & Ruth.
The two different stories take place every other chapter. They meld somewhat and you can feel the stories coming together.
This was really well written and really makes you think. I will definitely pick up more of Samantha Hunt's works from here.
They are both 17 and want to escape the realm that they live in. They wander off the property and meet a man named Mr. Bell. Mr. Bell sees that Nat knows how to work a good con, by acting as if he can talk to the dead. The three then create a group that works people with the dead.
In the meantime, we are journeying with Cora, who is being lead around New York, near the Erie Canal, by a woman named Ruth. This is taking place about 14 years later than the story of Nat & Ruth.
The two different stories take place every other chapter. They meld somewhat and you can feel the stories coming together.
This was really well written and really makes you think. I will definitely pick up more of Samantha Hunt's works from here.
