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Dolycas
, August 12, 2023
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Dollycas's Thoughts
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Again, Kathleen Ernst takes us back in time to a vital and dangerous time in Wisconsin history. Slaves are still traveling through Wisconsin to find freedom and more and more immigrants from Germany and Ireland are coming to the area while the Native Americans are trying to keep their place. Some are willing to help the immigrants like a family Hanneke has become quite close to.
The mystery of August Ketzler's death was very complex. Hanneke put herself in danger in an effort to help Karoline and Jacobine. I was captivated by her efforts and worried for her the whole book. A second death really twisted the story up and I still wasn't sure whodunit. In fact, I was caught unaware as the ending started to play out and continued to be surprised until the end as were most of the characters in the book. The gathering in the last chapter was so important to the community.
The Solace of Stars was a compelling read written by a wonderful storyteller. I am very excited for the next book in this series. A frigid Wisconsin winter perhaps? Whatever this author has in store for Hanneke Bauer, I am all in for the next part of her story.
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