The Daughters of Jim Farrell is a tale of bitterness, vengeance and how that can bring forth unhappiness to those you love. This is about overcoming the bitterness of persecution and the craving to let vengeance run your emotions. Jim Farrell was hanged for murder in coal country Pennsylvania. Once a man of some prominence, his execution lead to the disgraced and shame of his three daughters. It's fascinating how Ms. Bambola uses three daughters to demonstrate three different personalities and ways of dealing with the death of their father.  Kate, the eldest strive to clear her father's name and seek vengeance towards those who caused it, in the meanwhile turning her bitter to those that stood by and watched.  Virginia, the middle daughter is as strong-willed as her older sister and is unsure if her father is innocent.  Charlotte, the youngest just wants to marry her fiancé, into a world of finery and frills, putting behind the tragedy that struck her family. Even with the sound advice of their loving mother, Kate is still adamant in finding the truth, and fiercely coercing her sisters to join in on hiring a Pinkerton (private investigator) to clear their father.  And in doing so, what will it cost them?

I enjoyed this novel. It's full of twists and turns, along with some romance, well, more than some for Kate, Virginia and Charlotte. I was surprised by several plot developments, and I find it entertaining, as well as enlightening in regards to forgiveness and compassion. 

Do you not agree? How enlightening just the above quotes are?  Ms. Bambola gave readers a wonderful historical novel that not only entertains us with a great plot, but delivered a dose of inspiration along with it. Thank you.

NOTE:  I received a complimentary copy through Book Crash as part of their book tour for an honest review. 

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