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Name of Book: The Doctor's Deceit Author: Kathy Steinemann ISBN:  B00CKG2VGI Publisher: Kathy Steinemann Part of a Series: Sapphire Brigade Type of book: 1897?-1899, getting over, widows, Brigade actions, mysteries, secrets, new love, family, adoption, relationships, childhood abuse, protection, marriage, mysteries, Sapphire Brigade,  justice, doctor, racism, interracial romance, African American male/white female Year it was published: 2013 Summary: ALTERNATIVE HISTORY: Vanguard or villain? Who is the real Owen Vargas? SARGENT, 1898 -- The Doctor has a secret, a secret he never revealed to his departed wife, a secret he kept from his childhood friend. Is he afraid that the Brigade will find out? Does he fear Retribution? Or does he have another reason for his mysterious behavior? Discover the truth about the Doctor and the vigilante group known as the "Sapphire Brigade". Characters: This book adds more dimensions to the characters we know an...

Name of Book: Vanguard of Hope Author: Kathy Steinemann ISBN: 9780988089747 Publisher: self-published Part of a Series: The Sapphire Brigade Type of book: 1890-1895, 1912, childhood abuse, protection, marriage, mysteries, Sapphire Brigade, hiding identities, justice, doctor, racism, interracial romance, African American male/white female Year it was published: 2013 Summary: LISETVILLE, 1890 -- Murders are committed; homes are burned; family secrets are buried; an unexpected romance complicates lives. Amid the mystery and violence, a vigilante brigade emerges to administer justice. Flowing through the intrigue and drama is a dark undercurrent that will touch your heart as you empathize with the victims. Characters: When I first encountered Hope and Peter, I did not like either one, but as I learned little by little about Hope's fears and so forth, I grew to like her. When important events are revealed, I also liked Peter and how much he went from being som...