The Last Midwife : A Novel (Paperback)

from tjsjohanna

In a time when guilt was determined mostly upon who was most liked or feared, Gracey is accused of killing a new baby in her role as midwife. What is most engaging about this story is the way Ms. Dallas weaves various stories in with the main conflict - suggesting the many secrets Gracey has seen...

from nancynova

In 1880 Colorado, in a mining town, Gracy is the lone midwife. And by caring for the women of the town, she holds lots and lots of secrets. She doesn't deliver the mine owner's newborn, but is called out to check the baby two days later. When the baby dies, she is accused of murder. What does she...

from Beamis12

Wonderful characters and such an interesting subject. Childbirth, an accusation of murder, a trial and secrets exposed. The hardships and joys of women shared and supported by each other. Loyalty and love, desperation and pity. A novel about family, love for a child and husband, and loyalty to th...

from mchwest

This was pretty good, with a twisty ending! I read everything by Sandra Dallas.

from DeltaQueen50

I can always rely on Sandra Dallas to provide a good story and The Last Midwife was no exception. Set in a small mining town in Colorado in 1885 Gracie Brookens is the person the women turn to when giving birth. She is a skilled midwife and has helped thousand of babies arrive safely. But when a ...