The Widow Nash

Let me preface this review by saying that historical fiction isn't really my thing. That said, this was an intriguing, but challenging book. I found it confusing at times, and the author's style to be a bit cumbersome, but the overall story is fantastic. I was torn between giving up and dying to know what happened.

Dulcy, (eventually the Widow Nash), has travelled the world with her eccentric father. In fact, she even accepted the marriage proposal of her father's business partner, Victor... a HUGE mistake. After her father's death, she is desperate to get away from her now ex-fiancé. Desperation and fear drives the rest of the book.

Her memories of traveling the world with her father show a huge amount of research by the author. I wondered at times if all the reminiscing was necessary, but it did add a certain flavor to the book. Plus, wanting to know if Dulcy could successfully change her identity made me want to finish the book. It was worth hanging in there. The ending was well-thought out, believable, and satisfying. If you have started this book and are wondering if you should finish it, I would vote yes.