![]() ![]() I don’t want to say much more about the plot here to avoid spoilers. The mix of genres makes for a particularly interesting read. This is a work of both historical fiction and mystery, woven together with characters I won’t soon forget. It is the nature of fire to burn.” The women in this book are not fragile, and I love a story of strong women. ![]() It is the nature of fragile things to break. The title stems from this quote, “It is the nature of the earth to shift. She is a remarkable woman who rises from a life of despair and poverty, calling upon her inner strength to make things better, not only for herself, but for the women all around her as well. As she adjusts to her new life, Sophie becomes more settled, until one day a knock at the door changes everything. The main character is compassionate, caring, loyal, brave, and determined. The historical aspects of the story were well researched, and seamlessly woven into a larger glimpse of true hardship. Set during the time of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, she finds herself struggling in the earthquake’s aftermath. It is an incredible story of a young Irish immigrant, Sophie, who is desperate to get out of New York City, and comes to San Francisco as a mail order bride. I was engrossed all the way through to the end of this absorbing tale of survival, friendship, and motherhood. ![]()
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