In Pieces
In Pieces by Rhonda Ortiz, published by Whitefire Publishing on August 31, 2021, is a historical fiction novel set in Boston during 1793. The story follows Molly Chase, the only daughter of a prominent merchant, who grapples with the aftermath of her father’s suicide and the societal pressures that come with her family’s reputation. As she navigates her grief and the scrutiny of Federalist Boston, Molly’s life becomes increasingly complicated when she moves in with friends and faces a public scandal that threatens her future.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, love, and resilience against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period. The relationship between Molly and merchant sailor Josiah Robb evolves as they confront societal expectations and personal challenges, including the looming threat of slander and danger from external forces. This edition, comprising 348 pages, delves into the complexities of their bond and the choices they must make to protect their lives and reputations amidst the chaos of their world.
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Certain things ruin a girl’s reputation, and madness is one.
BOSTON, 1793-Beautiful and artistic, the only daughter of a prominent merchant, Molly Chase cannot help but attract the notice of Federalist Boston-especially its men. But she carries a painful secret: her father committed suicide and she found his body. Now nightmares plague her day and night, addling her mind and rendering her senseless. Molly needs a home, a nurse, and time to grieve and to find new purpose in life. But when she moves in with her friends, the Robbs, spiteful society gossips assume the worst. And when an imprudent decision leads to public scandal, Molly is tempted to take the easy way out: a marriage of convenience.
Merchant sailor Josiah Robb is as familiar to Molly as a brother-as dear and as exasperating. Yet she is no sister to him. He hopes to marry her before anyone else does, but sailing the high seas leaves no time for convincing Molly that he is more than her teasing childhood friend. Josiah wants a new job and a fresh start, and when he agrees to carry a confidential letter to President Washington, his life is forever changed.
In the wake of tragedy, these longtime friends discover a new intimacy. But slander, confusion, absence, and a wealthy, conniving bully stand between them. And with French spies on the loose, they not only have to rescue their reputations-they have to protect their lives.
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