Books

“Deeply felt…the feisty female protagonists do their real-life foremothers proud.”
—Publishers Weekly

“… A simultaneous examination of women’s rights, coal mining, prohibition, and Appalachian life, make this a fantastic choice for historical fiction fans.”
—Library Journal (Starred Review)

“An engaging debut… Vivid historical details, an intriguing mystery, and strong female characters.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Beautifully plotted and filled with believable characters”
—AP News

“This amazing, thoroughly researched historical novel by debut author Jess Montgomery shows how love, determination, and courage can overcome bitterness, deceit, and violence.”
—New York Journal of Books

“Remarkable…[Montgomery’s] writing is brisk, yet it lingers long enough to indulge readers with beautiful prose along the way.”
—BookPage

“Women’s and workers’ rights, Prohibition, and a murder mystery come together beautifully…The book is impossible to put down or forget.”
—Mystery Scene

“This is a powerful novel: a tale of loss, greed, and violence, and the story of two powerful women who refuse to stand down.”
—Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Ballad

“The Widows is a gripping, beautifully written novel…”
—Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author of You’ll Never Know, Dear

“Jess Montgomery is a masterful storyteller. This is a novel about courage and the good hearts of women, and it builds, almost unbearably, to its stunning end.”
—Lee Martin, author of the Pulitzer Prize Finalist The Bright Forever

“Rich with historical details, yet fast paced… it was the vivid voices of Lily and Marvena that completely captivated my heart and kept me reading long into the night.”
—Ann Weisgarber, author of The Personal History of Rachel Dupree

“A rich, empowering, and satisfying read.”
—Jessica Strawser, author of Not That I Could Tell