You can't make these stories up, truth is stranger then fiction. This was another hit in this fantastic series of stand alone true crime, history and fiction tales.

The author does an amazing job of relating a true historical story through fictional eyes. I loved the way the plot was laid out and how the story unfolded. I was guessing and gasping as more and more details were revealed. It was just mind blowing the ending. The pages flew by as I was sucked into this world.

What I love about this series and this book is how it relays real life people, plots, violence, choices and emotions without any of the distracting (non needed) gory details. This was an excellent story. I received an ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving an honest review.

I have really been enjoying these books in this series. They are Christian stories but they don't seem preachy or to tend to shove their religion at you, which makes for very easy reading. It is interesting to follow along with the main characters. In this one, I was really enjoying reading it! Quite a few times, I thought that I saw "who done it" and why but every time I was wrong. It was a really good read that I would be glad to recommend to others.

I really enjoyed this book! I might have missed this part, but I didn't realize it was a true story until I was finished with it, which makes it all the more interesting! It honestly would be hard to believe if it didn't actually happen. I believe it's also marketed as a Christian book, but those elements were very light, and back in the 1880's almost everyone was a faithful Christian so even if it weren't written by a Christian writer it just simply would have been accurate info. If you are a Christian, like me, you'll appreciate the commentary the characters make in that regard, and if you're not then don't worry because it's definitely not the driving theme of the story. It's just historically accurate for that time period. Overall this was an enjoyable murder mystery/romance novel and I quite enjoyed it!

This was the first book I have read by the author, Liz Tolsma. She did not disappoint. If you like mystery, suspense and intrigue, I would suggest this book to you.
It follows the story of a young lady who ran away from home to avoid marrying a terrible man. A woman found her wandering the streets and brought her into her home. The lady had several children and the girl and her daughter were best of friends. The girl, Harriet, grows up and moves out of the house and starts a business of her own but not a year passes before her dear friend gets extremely ill! Harriet runs to a new (young) doctor in town for help. For the sake of not giving away any spoilers, I will not continue my narrative. However, this story left me with goosebumps. I don’t know if I’ll be able to drink tea ever again!
There was one confusing part at the end that I didn’t quite get. There is a part where several people eat some poisoned food but only one of them gets sick. A little muddled at that part but otherwise extremely well written!

Excellent book. Kept you guessing until the end. I didn’t not realize this was based on a true story. Would love to read more by this author because of the detail in the story.

The Green Dress is a terrific addition to the True Colors series. A well written and entertaining crime thriller. If you are a fan of cringe fiction I recommend this book. I received an arc from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

This is the second book I've read by Liz Tolsma and again, I was not disappointed. This is also her second book in the True Colors series. This series is based on strange but true crimes committed in America.

Liz Tolsma writes in a way that keeps your attention but is not nail-biting intense. I like this very much as I tend to read at bedtime. This book kept my interest throughout. I did not feel that there were any unnecessary passages or too-long or too-in-depth situations. The story flowed well.

Her main characters were well developed but in a way to keep you guessing to who the guilty was. You felt like you knew these characters as you would know your neighbors that were not close friends. They were believable.

The editing was done very well also. This is important to me as I do not like having to re-read something to understand it because of wrong words or incorrect punctuation. I always am thankful for good editing, especially in an ARC book.

I am thankful to NetGalley and Barbour Books for giving me the chance to read and review this book. I am not required to review this and I am really not required to leave a positive review. I give this book a 4 out of 5 star review. A 3 star book is good and a 5 star book is beyond excellent, this book is in between so a 4 star.

They say that truth is stranger than fiction. In this case, truth written as fiction is riveting. Liz Tolsma wrote a fascinating story based on the Robinson family. The story of the Robinsons (true) related through Harriet and Michael's eyes (fiction) draws together an interesting history of a true crime. At times I thought I knew who and how the crime was committed, but then the author threw in something that made me doubt. If you enjoy reading about true crime, mystery, or historical fiction, you may want to give this series a try. Also, there was a thread through the book I found intriguing. You'll have to read it to find out what it was. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

First and foremost, a huge thank you to NetGalley, Barbour Books, and Liz Tolsma for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

I love the True Colors series. Each book keeps getting better and better! While I had figured out the who, what and why early on, I enjoyed finding out what would happen next and how the person/people responsible were finally caught. If you are on the fence about reading this book, do yourself a favor and pick it up!

A suspenseful mystery based on a real crime! Set in the late 1880's, in the town of Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts, a sinister plot emerges around suspicious deaths, drawing the attention of a local doctor.

"None of us know what life is going to bring from day to day. We just live and walk in God’s grace through it all."

The tension builds as the danger grows, and the good doctor struggles to pinpoint the cause of the deadly illness. I could hardly wait for him to figure it out, as the situation worsened. Harriet seemed loyal to a fault, but sacrificial to keep her promise to look after her dying friend's young family members. I wanted her to take the kids and run! Dr. Wheaton made a good, strong hero with his own personal struggles to overcome. I was pulling for him from the start. There were some tender inspirational moments as they discussed their faith and heaven.

Historical mystery fans may enjoy this tale, with a bit of faith and romance.

I’m obsessed with this series! Suspense, true crime, and Christian fiction - my top three favorite things! This was a genius series concept and once again it didn’t disappoint. Each and every book in this series is awesome.

Something is amiss, perhaps even sinister, at the Robinson house on Holland Street in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1886. Family members are dropping like flies! Who will be the next victim? Mysterious illness, whispered conversations, and bizarre behavior along with misplaced loyalties, insanity, and self-doubt combine to make a compelling page-turner.
In a suspenseful plot that twists and turns revealing multiple suspects, Dr. Michael Wheaton struggles to uncover the truth and to protect his love, Harriet Peters, who resides with the Robinsons. The romance between Michael and Harriett develops slowly with many ups and downs. The thread of faith is meaningfully woven throughout the narrative.
The Green Dress is part of the True Colors Historical Stories of American Crime series. Most of the characters are real-life, and the author skillfully meshes the real-life characters with the fictional ones which are well-developed and memorable. Ms. Tolsma is a new author to me, and I will definitely be reading her other book in this series, The Pink Bonnet, and other of her works. I highly recommend this book and this series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via netgalley but am under no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

THE GREEN DRESS by LIZ TOLSMA is an exciting romantic thriller telling the true story of the Robinson family murders, which happened in 1886. The characters Harriet Peters and Dr Michael Wheaton really add to the story. This is true crime at its best, and I can highly recommend The Green Dress to anyone who enjoys this genre.
When Harriet's best friend Lizzie Robinson becomes gravely ill, showing the same symptoms as others did in the Robinson family before succumbing to a horrible death, she calls Dr Michael Wheaton, as she does not trust Dr Beers, who seems to make things worse rather than better.
This leads to a great deal of tension in the Robinson household and even makes Harriet feel guilty for making things harder for Mrs Robinson who saved her life by taking her into her home.
Things are definitely not as they seem and more than a little suspicious. I particularly like seeing Harriet and Michael's tenacity in getting to the bottom of the mystery, and Harriet's love for and protection of the children that Lizzie has placed in her charge.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

I have really enjoyed devouring this series with American Crimes published by Barbour novels. I have read every single one of them. Some I like more than others. But The Green Dress written by Liz Tolsma was a fascinating read. I had a pretty good idea who was doing the harm to the family members. I don't think Tolsma tried to hide the reality of the bad person from us. I was just in awe over the character's ability to do these things to their family. I loved the writing style. Tolsma took me into the story and the setting with her historical research and allowed me to enjoy the storytelling. The concept of the green dress is the novel is a little creepy. See if, as a reader, you catch it before it is revealed. I did! Overall, The Green Dress was a delightful, yet horrible story about a true event in America's history. Fans of this series should pick this one up and add it to their collection.

I received a complimentary copy of The Green Dress by Liz Tolsma from Barbour Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.

The Green Dress by Liz Tolsma – 4 Stars
Christian True Crime

I did enjoy this book. It was based on true stories, with a little poetic license taken by the author. She had to change a few things to make her story flow and have it work out the way she wanted it to. She explains that at the end of the book. I didn’t really like the ending, it seemed abrupt to me although I don’t know how she would have written it differently. I wasn’t sure how they would go about proving who had been making the family members sick, although I had figured out who had been doing it and how before the end of the book. I wasn’t sure where science was at during that time period but learned exactly where things were as they proved how the family members were dying through the science. I was amazed at how much men were able to make put women in their place still during that time period. I just couldn’t be so submissive to men as they were then. I guess women have come a long way.

Description
Fiction Based on Strange, But True, History
True, riveting stories of American criminal activity are explored through a unique story of historical romantic suspense. Collect them all and be inspired by the hope that always finds its way even in the darkest of times.

When Harriet Peters came to Boston in 1882, the Robinson family took her in like one of their own, and Harriet became closer to Lizzie Robinson than her own siblings. Now, four years later, Lizzie is deathly sick, failing quickly just like several others in her family have done over the past few years. How can so many in one family die from the same mysterious illness? Harriet doesn’t have answers, but she is determined to help the family, bringing in a new-to-the-neighborhood doctor, Michael Wheaton.
As Harriet and Michael close in on the answer, putting their own lives at risk, can the cause be found before anyone else dies?

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An entertaining book which keeps you guessing about the mysterious deaths that plagued a family time and time throughout the story. An enjoyable read full of entertaining characters, mystery, and love that develops between a young doctor and a friend of the unfortunate family who finds herself in dangerous circumstances also!
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