She Was Never the Same

by Susan Glasier is a story about a woman's determination to be fully liberated and independent in a society that aims to suppress these qualities in women. Though readers may find the main character, Amelia aggravating and exasperating, they will admire her determination to fend for herself and to survive, despite the narrowness of the society she was born into and the overprotectiveness of those around her. The author uses imagery, language and tone to paint the periodic setting and draw the reader into that period and time, which makes the book a captivating read and an appealing read for all kinds of readers, and not just those interested in Historical Fiction Excerpt from by Susan Glasier: "