I borrowed a copy from a coworker and also received a free e-book through NetGalley
4 Stars
Set in the 1800's, we are put down some time after Judith has returned to her town. She went missing, was gone for quite some time, and returned missing her tongue. She slowly tells us the story of how she lost her tongue, the forbidden love she has for a man in town, and the troubles of her town. Unfortunately, her mother blames Judith for her loss, and the town is happy having her stay silent.
There is really so much more to this story, but it is best to read it without knowing more. It is a quick read with very small chapters, if you can even call it that. The writing is beautiful. I needed to know what happened to her in the past and what was going to happen to her for the future. It was so unfair that she was basically punished because of something she had no control over. I did get to a point in the story that I didn't know where it was going, and it dragged a bit in the middle. Then, the ending was great. I was on the edge of my seat, reading as quickly as possible. I had to know the outcome.
If you like historical mysteries, pick this one up, stick it out, and be glad you did.
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