The Green Dress

Get out of the house while you can.... Imagine hearing that statement inside your head - several times. Would you be inclined to act on it if it meant life or death? The True Colors series teaches us some rather bizarre history, some of which is almost impossible to believe. It seems, from the observational point, that those unfortunate folks who found themselves in these situations would be inclined to leave town as soon as possible. However, as life is, most of us would have trouble believing that such evil exists and thus would remain. Harriet Peters arrives in Somerville, Massachusetts all alone. Finding a new family in the Robinsons, she slowly built her life in a new place. When members of her new family die of a mysterious illness, she looks to the new doctor in town to figure out what is killing them. Will their investigation bring further harm or can a diagnosis be found? Once again I have learned that history can be hard to believe at times. This digital copy was received through Barbour Publishing and NetGalley. My comments and impressions were in no way solicited.

A real life adventure of serial killer involving the blood chilling and horrific deaths of members of the Robinson family mixed with a fictional romance. This combination makes for a moving historical fiction read. This story grips you from the beginning. It intensifies until the final word. The story takes place in the town of Somerville, Massachusetts( near Boston). The time period is the late 1880’s. Milliner Harriet Peters had sought aide with the Robinson family. Harriet has her own shop but when her best friend is dying from a strange, painful death, Harriet vows to care for the younger children in the Robinson household. Harriet moves back in with the family. She watches as the matriarch of the family has fainting spells supposedly caused by the ghost of her deceased husband predicting death of the one that is ill. Nothing seems to help save anyone once the severe stomach pain starts. Death is the end result!! Dr Michael Wheaton is a young doctor who is trying to become established in town. He gets called in to the Robinson’s by Harriet. He feels something is amiss in the household. He fears for Harriet’s safety. Throughout the story the reader will note Mrs Robinson making a green dress. Stunning emotional and gripping read!! The book is extremely ably plotted and skillfully written with cleverly crafted characters, well defined and interesting characters that will pull on the reader’s emotions. The story will chill your blood. The reader will feel the terrorizing and horrifying events along with the all the character taking part in the drama. I volunteered on read The Green Dress. Thanks to Barbour Publishing via Net Gallery for the opportunity. My opinion is voluntary and my own.