I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Daughters of Nantucket by Julie Gerstenblatt! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Julie Gerstenblatt for letting me be a part of the tour!
Author: Julie Gerstenblatt
Published by: MIRA
Released: March 14, 2023
Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher
Synopsis: Set against Nantucket’s Great Fire of 1846, this sweeping, emotional novel brings together three courageous women battling to save everything they hold dear…
Nantucket in 1846 is an island set apart not just by its geography but by its unique circumstances. With their menfolk away at sea, often for years at a time, women here know a rare independence—and the challenges that go with it.
Eliza Macy is struggling to conceal her financial trouble as she waits for her whaling captain husband to return from a voyage. In desperation, she turns against her progressive ideals and targets Meg Wright, a pregnant free Black woman trying to relocate her store to Main Street. Meanwhile, astronomer Maria Mitchell loves running Nantucket’s Atheneum and spending her nights observing the stars, yet she fears revealing the secret wishes of her heart.
On a sweltering July night, a massive fire breaks out in town, quickly kindled by the densely packed wooden buildings. With everything they possess now threatened, these three very different women are forced to reevaluate their priorities and decide what to save, what to let go and what kind of life to rebuild from the ashes of the past. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: I love learning new to me historical stories. When I read the synopsis for Daughters of Nantucket, I was super intrigued. Not only was I excited about the story of these three different women, but I'd also never heard of Nantucket's Great Fire of 1846. It showcased a fascinating time and place in history that I really enjoyed reading about.
I really enjoyed following this story. I loved the setting of 1846 Nantucket. It really came to life and just seemed like such an interesting place to live.
I liked our three characters of Eliza, Meg, and Maria. They were all struggling with different situations, and I was interested in each of their stories.
I was really drawn into the writing of this book and couldn't wait to see how things played out.
This was definitely an enjoyable reading experience. I loved learning about a piece of history that I'd never heard before. I'd definitely recommend this one for readers of historical fiction.
Julie Gerstenblatt holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her essays have appeared in The Huffington Post and Cognoscenti, among others. When not writing, Julie is a college essay coach, as well as a producer and on-air host for A Mighty Blaze. A native New Yorker, Julie now lives in coastal Rhode Island with her family and one very smart shichon poo. Daughters of Nantucket is her first novel.
Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Daughters of Nantucket by Julie Gerstenblatt! Thank you to MIRA and Julie Gerstenblatt for letting me be a part of the tour. If you're a fan of historical fiction, I'd definitely recommend checking this one out.
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