The Yellow Lantern

I liked this book and finished it though at times I felt it made little sense and moved along too slowly. It seemed every character was keeping some kind of secret for someone. There wasn’t a great focus on Christianity or living out Christian principles. The mill did close on Sunday and all the workers were expected to attend church. Also, Josie shows she has a conscience when someone she cares about dies and she is to assist with the grave robbing.

The Yellow Lantern by Angie Dicken is set in 1824 when grave robbers were active. Josephine Clayton died and was buried. When dug up by the grave robbers and brought to Dr. Chadwick for autopsy to search for new cures it was discovered she was alive. She was then enlisted to work with the grave robbers to settle a debt her father owes. Josie Clay goes to work at a cotton mill where accidental deaths happen often. Braham runs the mill and is very concerned for workers safety. He also takes special notice of Josie. Will Josie ever pay the debt? I liked this book and finished it though at times I felt it made little sense and moved along too slowly. It seemed every character was keeping some kind of secret for someone. There wasn’t a great focus on Christianity or living out Christian principles. The mill did close on Sunday and all the workers were expected to attend church. Also, Josie shows she has a conscience when someone she cares about dies and she is to assist with the grave robbing. I give this book 4 of 5 stars. I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.