Though not as good as her last True Colors novel, The Green Dress, Liz Tolsma still provides an enjoyable read with The Gold Digger.
Book Blurb
In 1907, shy but loyal Ingrid Storset travels from Norway to support her grieving sister, Belle Gunness, who owns a farm in LaPorte, Indiana. Well-to-do widow Belle, who has lost two husbands and several children, provides Ingrid with enough money to start a small business. But Ingrid is confused by the string of men Belle claims to be interviewing for her next husband. When Nils Lindherud comes to town looking for his missing brother, who said he was going to marry Belle, Ingrid has a sinking feeling her sister is up to no good.
My Thoughts
The Gold Digger follows an interesting crime in history.
Tolsma did a great job building suspense throughout the novel, but I had a hard time connecting with the characters. I think part of this was due to the timeline. In order to maintain historical accuracy, Tolsma had to make certain time jumps.
Additionally, although I understand the love of a sister, I had a hard time with Ingrid’s naivete. However, I did like the way Tolsma fleshed out Ingrid. Her stutter and shyness made her endearing, even when I found myself frustrated with her.
Nils’s determination to discover what happened to his brother made him relatable. But I wish his backstory had been a bit more fleshed out. However, Tolsma does a great job of making you care about his brother’s disappearance.
Overall, The Gold Digger is an interesting read that historical romance and romantic suspense lovers alike will enjoy.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)
Further Information
The Gold Digger releases December 1. You can click the image above to pre-order from Bookshop.org. Or you can go to your favorite book retailer.
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