Critical Praise

“I felt as if I were about to open a box of treasure. . . . a fascinating story.”

——The Christian Science Monitor

A “gem of historical writing and research.” Hodes “has produced another outstanding work showing the complexities of 19th-century racism.” A “compelling story” with “graceful writing.”

——Library Journal, starred review

A “remarkable history. . . . In compelling prose, Hodes captures Eunice’s financial struggles and desire for a stable home. . . . Highly recommended.”

——Choice Reviews

“An extraordinary job of writing the story of an ordinary New England woman.”

——The Washington Post