"A Lady in Attendance," by Rachel Fordham
Five years in a New York state reformatory have left a blemish on Hazel's real name. So when she takes a job as Doctor Gilbert Watts's lady in attendance in 1898, she does so under an alias. In the presence of her quiet and pious employer, Hazel finds more than an income. She finds a friend and a hope that if she can set her tarnished past in order, she might have a future after all.
As Gilbert becomes accustomed to the pleasant chatter of his new dental assistant, he can't help but sense something secretive about her. Perhaps there is more to this woman than meets the eye. Can the questions that loom between them ever be answered? Or will the deeds of days gone by forever rob the future of its possibilities?
Rachel Fordham pens a tender tale of a soft-spoken man and a hardened woman, as well the friends who stand by them, as they work toward a common purpose--to expunge the record of someone society deemed beyond saving--and perhaps find love along the way.
What a lovely book, it has a bit of everything. Great characters, a love story and a whole lot of forgiveness. Add to it a bit of mystery and what more could you ask for? Hazel and Gilbert are a match made in heaven, but both carry baggage that must be dealt with before true love can find it's match. You are told a story that twists and turns and keeps you on your toes.
A perfect book to read on a hot summer's day! As it's set in the Buffalo area, you do get some snow thrown in for good measure!!
Stars out of 5 : 4.5 It's no mystery what is going to happen. It's one of those books I call "grocery list" books. You can read it and think of other things at the same time. Will I remember in the weeks to come, probably not; but all the same I enjoyed it.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
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