This was not one of my favorite reads. Had this book not said that it was in the late 1800's I'm not sure I would have been able to distinguish this book as historical; other than Max getting his horse at the livery. At times I though jail life came off a bit quaint. I never really connected to Jane; I did find Martin Underhill to be the most genuine and sincere and he was just a side character; a guard. This is the first Stephanie Grace Whitson book I've read and maybe it was just the whole book surrounded around the jailhouse that I thought I might like but turns out I needed more. I think it was just the story I didn't care for and not the writer. Key on the Quilt by Stephanie Grace WhitsonI enjoyed reading this simply told story. I enjoy an historical novel and I know very little about womens' prisons of the states a hundred and 30 years or so ago! Ms Whitson's interpretation seems like it might be too gentle. I think the conditions may have been harsher than described in this novel. I also believe it would be extremely difficult for a woman to return to “normal” society after being in prison even if wrongly accused! I still enjoyed the story and the happy ending.
Wonderful book I loved it ! I learned some great lessons from this book.
—Joli95
I was slightly disappointed, but still a good read.
—okalani
NetGalley review eBook.
—noskcid
Great book.
—sunny30000
