This was a refreshing entry in the chick lit genre. It sucked me in to an earlier time in the Americas and reminded me why Louisa May Alcott's biography was one of my favorites as a girl. If I had been McNees editor, I would have pushed her on some of the rather simplistic characters, especially given how much historical information is available on the Alcotts and their friends. If you're looking for a short romantic escape from today's world, this is right up your alley.
