The Mud Of The Place

“A solid, clever, compelling immersion in the realities of life in a famous, glamorized place, from the working-class level all the way up to island aristocracy. The story is made of real-life challenges, dangers, ethical dilemmas, and warm, true human bonds that kept me reading eagerly even without a murder or a monster to keep me engaged. That's because the writing is excellent—lean, sharply observant, and downright witty. What a good, satisfying novel!” –Suzy McKee Charnas

“A sensitive, witty, and tightly plotted portrayal of life on Martha's Vineyard that only a true Islander could have written. Nice going, Susanna!” –Cynthia Riggs