{"product_id":"9780738750811","title":"Called to Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Hannah Breed confides to midwife Rose Carroll that she’s pregnant out of wedlock, Rose promises to help her through the pregnancy and figure out a way to break the news to her family. But that night, amid the noise and revelry of the Independence Day fireworks, Hannah is found shot dead.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfter a former slave and fellow Quaker is accused of the murder, Rose delves into the crime, convinced of the man’s innocence. An ill-mannered mill manager, an Irish immigrant, and the victim’s young boyfriend come under suspicion even as Rose’s future with her handsome doctor suitor becomes unsure. Rose continues to deliver babies and listen to secrets, finally focusing in on the culprit only to be threatened herself.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Engaging.\"—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"An intriguing look at life in 19th-century New England, a heroine whose goodness guides all her decisions, and a mystery that surprises.\"—\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"The book is an intelligent, well-researched story with compelling characters and a fast-moving plot. Excellent!\"—\u003cem\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Maxwell has given readers a wonderful gift with \u003cem\u003eCalled to Justice\u003c\/em\u003e. It's a riveting historical mystery featuring a refreshingly different kind of heroine, a Quaker midwife who also solves crimes with wit, intelligence, and gentle grace. It's a page turner. It's a fascinating look at nineteenth-century American faith, culture, and small-town life. And best of all, it's the second of what is sure to be a long and beloved series.\"—William Martin, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eCape Cod \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Lincoln Letter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126644719856,"sku":"9780738750811","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780738750811_p0.jpg?v=1763625347","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780738750811","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}