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From the back cover:

"Lizzie Hayes, a member of the San Francisco elite, is a seemingly docile, middle-aged spinster praised for her volunteer work with the Ladies' Relief and Protection Society Home, or the Brown Ark. All she needs is the spark that will liberate her from ruling conventions. When the wealthy and well-connected but ill-reputed Mary Ellen Pleasant shows up at the Brown Ark, Lizzie is drawn to her. It is the beautiful but mysterious Mary Ellen, an outcast among the women of the elite because of her notorious past and her involvement in voodoo, who will ultimately hold the key to unlocking Lizzie's rebellious nature."

Lots of San Francisco history in this story. I found the book to be a real page-turner in the beginning. I kept expecting something interesting or outrageous or happen, but nothing much ever did. However, I still found it to be an enjoyable book.

Mailing to Alainas today. Hope you enjoy the book, Alainas!

Ealisaid sent me this wonderful book in a book trade. I'll write more when I'm finished.

Sent in a package of RABCK books after Hurricane Katrina. For two monhs I thought I had lost EVERYTHING, all my books, but once allowed in the city, our house had no flooding. Thank you for this book and I'll write again once I finish this. It looks great! I received SO MANY books that I'm going to put this under "Available" but plan on getting thru each and every book. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. The stack by my bed in a mile high but I LOVE READING!! P.s. I HAVE read this book and it is great!