My review of veiled in smoke


Veiled in smoke is a novel deeply rich in history!
I was truly transported to the windy city to the time of the great fire.
I don't know about you, but I tend to compartmentalize history. I never really thought about how men who survived the civil war were present in the Chicago Fire. I really appreciate the intricate research that went into this story! I had never before known about some of these things!
This is a story that captures the family drama after tramatic event as well.
This is a perfect read for those who want a historical novel without it being mostly about the romance.
A well written, well developed historical novel!
I received a complementary copy of this book from the author, all opinions are completely my own.

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