In the Shadow of the River by Ann H.Gabhart

 Ms Gabhart has done it again.  In my opinion this is her best work yet.  Rich description of life on the river with details of a showboat career are just the setting.  But the real meat of the story is about chosen family.  While Jacci may have a lot of questions about her birth relatives she does not lack for the love of those who call her theirs.  As Jacci discovers a true sense of belonging there are other mysteries and dangers to unravel.  Step into 1881 on the Kingston FLoating Palace and experience Jacci's dilemmas and triumphs.

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