This historic fiction set in southeastern Ohio is well written with characters that a reader can care about. Montgomery does an excellent job of weaving the historic elements into a believable tale of love, loss, and redemption. I especially enjoyed the glimpse into the early years of coal miners fighting for the right to unionize. The strong female characters were also a strong element in this tale. I highly recommend this title and can't wait to read the next installment in the Kinship series.