Historical Novel Society

“Guadagnino should be commended for tackling a much-ignored piece of our past and giving voice to those who didn’t have one in 1837.”

Culture Vultures

“Guadagnino very aptly uses the imagery of a battlefield to describe this space women find themselves having to navigate. To work to be accomplished, yet not too accomplished; all that smarts and talents have no use in the making of heirs.”

The Orange County Register

“Reminiscent of Edith Wharton and Sarah Waters, it is a captivating read that tackles race, politics, and corruption.”

Electric Review

“For even though hundreds of years have gone by since the days depicted in The Parting Glass, one look around says nothing has changed in terms of how we treat each other.”