Book Review: The Midwife's Tale

The year is 1644, rebel soldiers hold the city of York under siege, and a woman named Esther has been convicted of murdering her husband. Her only friend and supporter is Bridget, a midwife and the unexpected sleuth of the new historical mystery novel The Midwife's Tale. Bridget is convinced that her friend is innocent, but her quest to find the real murderer will unravel the secrets of Esther's household, uncover a conspiracy that could alter the course of the war, and put Bridget's own life in danger.

Author and historian Sam Thomas tells an engaging mystery story set in a less familiar but fascinating historical period: the English Civil War, with all its religious and social turmoil. His characters are strong women who go beyond their usual roles to take on a murderer and the entire system that would deny their friend justice, and the result is a memorable read. - Michelle (Sunset)