The Secrets of Emberwild

Author: Stephenia McGee
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group, 2022
Pages: 320
Rating: Highly Recommend

Synopsis: A gifted trainer in a time women were not allowed to race, Nora Fenton prefers horses to men. They're easier to handle, they're more reliable, and they never tell her what to do. After her father's passing, Nora is determined to save her struggling horse farm, starting with entering her prize cold into the harness races at the 1905 Mississippi Fair. If she wins, she may have a chance at independence. But when a stranger arrives and starts asking disconcerting questions, she suspects he may have other motives than unseating her in her training job that is rightfully hers.

Silas Cavallero will do whatever it takes to solve the mystery of his father's death - even if it means training an unwieldy colt for Nora, who wants nothing more than to see him gone. But when mysterious accidents threaten their safety and circumstances shrouded in secrets begin unlocking clues to his past, Silas will have to decide if the truth is worth risking ruining everything for the feisty woman he's come to admire.

Review: In the 1980s, horse books were popular with pre-teens and teens. Guess who read a lot (!!) of horse books in the 80s? That's right. This took me back to that time in my life, but the story also captured my imagination. A good plot and a little nostalgia? Yes, please!

I'm looking for more books by this author for future reading.