“Sherwood effortlessly evokes the world of Edith Wharton and Henry James, and her exquisite character development, memorable secondary characters, and impeccably researched historical setting infuse this elegantly written debut with a richness and depth worth savoring.”—Booklist, Starred Review

"Poignant, compelling, and thoroughly satisfying, this engaging historical puts a refreshing spin on the classic mismatched lovers plot and adds a dash of adventure. A delightful debut for the Southern California-based Sherwood."—Library Journal

“Sherwood debuts with a lovely story where threads of family and friendship play an important role . . . the evenly flowing plot and nicely written dialogue set the tone of the era and the characters’ motivation so well that readers will be enchanted.”—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars