am new to this series but not to the author. Edith Maxwell does not disappoint in this intriguing mystery set in the 1880's. When Rose, a midwife, attends a rally, she meets Elizabeth Stanton and on her way home from a birth, she discovers one of the leaders from the rally murdered.
For those who enjoy the historical mystery genre, this is a must have to add to your growing to be read pile.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this story provided by the publisher and NetGalley.

Turning The Tide is the third book in the A Quaker Midwife Mystery series.

I really love this series from Edith Maxwell. The books are all well-plotted stories and have interesting and believable character. Maxwell has researched well, the time and area to provide the reader with an accurate portrayal of life in the late 1800’s Massachusetts. There is also the cameo appearance by John Greenleaf Whittier, Elizabeth Cady, and Susan B. Anthony.

It’s 1888 and the presidential election is just around the corner. In the quaint little community if Amesbury the Amesbury Women Suffrage Association are having planning meetings for the protest they will put on on election day seeking the right to vote. One evening after a suffrage meeting, Rose Carroll is called to an impending birth. As delivering the baby she is heading home, near dawn and comes across the body of Rowena Felch hidden under a lilac tree in front of her home and looking through a front window at her it appears that a room has been ransacked. Rose had just met Rowena the evening before at the organizational meeting. When Det. Kevin Donovan arrives at the scene, Rose informs him that Rowena and a Zula Goodwin had exchanged some heated words at their meeting the evening before.

In the past, Donovan has appreciated Rose’s help in solving other cases and offers to help find the person that murdered Rowena. Someone comes forward and claims to have seen Hilarius Bauer near Rowena home that evening. The police chief wanting a quick solution to the case orders Donovan to arrest Bauer. Rose feels certain he is not the murder and continues to investigate.

On election day at the rally, a Leroy Dunnsmore a known opponent to the Suffrage movement tries to shoot Elizabeth Cady. It seems that Rowena’s husband might be innocent, as he had been out of town when the murder happened, but then he could have hired someone. Rose isn’t still sure whether the reason for the killing is related to her involvement in the suffrage movement or revenge for something more personal. When an attempt is made on her life, Rose knows she has to mover quick or she might be the next victim.

If working as a midwife and investigating this murder, Rose also has to deal with her impending marriage to David Dodge, a doctor. Dodge is not of the Quaker faith and Rose has been told by Ruby Bracken that she will be read out of the Friends if she does marry Dodge. In addition, Dodge’s mother is dead set against the marriage, thinking her some could marry someone better.

This was an exciting book with a few twists and turns and was a book that was hard to put down.

I definitely want to read the next book in this exciting and informative series.

In this book the Woman Suffrage Association is in full swing as they plan a demonstration at the elections. While some are against the movement women are all for it. What could possibly go wrong? After Rose delivers a baby and heads home she finds Rowena Felch is dead and her house has been ransacked. Who killed the woman and why? Add to that the missing husband and this mystery was slow moving. Then Rose gets a talking to at her Friend's meeting about being shunned from the Quaker faith if she pursues marrying David which is of course marrying outside the faith!

I enjoy this book as it has great look at history and what women went through between relationships with people, their faith and more. This one didn't disappoint in the least. Our lead gal Rose has so much going on and all sorts of things working against her. Add to trying to help her brother in law Fredrick who has taken to the bottle to easy the pain of his wife's death!

I found myself so drawn into this book I couldn't put it down it was a great mystery that really pulled you in with it's various aspects like the women's movement, Quakers and midwifery. I can't wait to see what is next for Rose and her friends and family!

Be careful the author has brought our midwife Quaker Rose back, and unfortunately bodies seem to follow her too. We are in the 1880’s Massachusetts, and we are at historical meetings and suffragette demonstrations with some famous people.
I loved reading about how hard these women fought to get the vote, and how some men were so against it, really makes you think, and also what a lot take for granted.
We go to the deliveries of new babies, and wonder if Rose and
David will be able to go ahead and have their wedding, forces sure do seem to be against them. One good thing, it does look like there may be another book to answer some of these questions, and that makes me happy!
I enjoyed this story, and wasn’t sure of the who done it until the very end.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Midnight Ink, and was not required to give a positive review.