I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was a little stumped at the title of this book, after reading it I would have thought The Adventures of Shenandoah would have been more appropriate.
Shenandoah Coleman is one of the few Coleman's to get out of Beulah Land. She flew planes during the war, went to college and became a reporter. When she heard about her friend being put on trial for murder back in her home town of Round Rock, she talks her editor into letting her go back home and cover the trial.
From the first day there, it is obvious that someone is out to get her. Her car tyres are slashed and she is almost driven off the road several times but she can't go to the local sheriff as he is holding a grudge from grade school.
The characters are entertaining, the story is well-written but the first half is a bit drawn out. When the story finally gets to the actual trial of Dr Kate it seems to speed up.
There is a bit of a love interest for Shenandoah with a twist at the end and all the strands of the tale are all nicely tied up but not all have happy endings.
This is a great insight into life after the war and the beginning of the end of segregation too. It also shows a different insight into the way that women were treated too. Definitely a thought-provoking read.
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