On My Nightstand: The Kitchen House

I know I've fallen short on my book sharing responsibility.  Finding time to read presents a challenge in itself, but finding time to write about it is a whole other trial.

However, I could not let the opportunity pass to share my latest and greatest read.  And though, I have read at least a dozen great books since I last shared with you.  This one could not be shelved {no pun intended} until I could find the time.

So if you remember, I prefer a good historical fiction novel.  I'm not sure what draws me to these reads, maybe the literal escape to a time long ago, but the reality of it at the same time.  Whatever the reason, I have found that some of my favorite novels are from this genre.

So shall we add another?

Goodreads writes...

When a white servant girl violates the order of plantation society, she unleashes a tragedy that exposes the worst and best in the people she has come to call her family. Orphaned while onboard ship from Ireland, seven-year-old Lavinia arrives on the steps of a tobacco plantation where she is to live and work with the slaves of the kitchen house. Under the care of Belle, the master's illegitimate daughter, Lavinia becomes deeply bonded to her adopted family, though she is set apart from them by her white skin. 

Eventually, Lavinia is accepted into the world of the big house, where the master is absent and the mistress battles opium addiction. Lavinia finds herself perilously straddling two very different worlds. When she is forced to make a choice, loyalties are brought into question, dangerous truths are laid bare, and lives are put at risk.

And lest I note, that I have become a giant fan of Goodreads. No more hounding my friends for new titles. And in addition to that, my husband so graciously gifted me with a Kindle for Mother's Day this past spring. Wasn't sure how I was going to take to it. {I'm always last on board with change}. However, about three novels in I become quite acquainted with it . Love the portability. Although I do on occasion miss turning a real paper page, I have been able to let that go in exchange for the less cumbersome gadget. 

So not only does The Kitchen House earn a place in my favorite novels EVER, it earns the title of my favorite novel read on my new Kindle. It was one of those books that had me counting down the minutes to my bed time...for more reasons than one. 

 Seriously, a must read.