I started reading this book sometime last week and late at night. The beginning did not grab my attention but if I had stopped there I would have missed a great story. Today I picked up the book on page 95 and didn't stop reading until I had finished it. I loved it. I learned a lot about a time in history that I knew very little about. I don't want to say too much here because I don't want to give away the 'secret' of the storyline, but anyone who is interested in genealogy will find this book interesting.....