I enjoyed this fictionalized account of the relationship of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Fanny Appleton. This was based on research, letters, and other writings and the author did a good job at the end of distinguishing the fact and fiction. With the Portland, ME tie to Longfellow I appreciated the book and learning more about him. I have found recently that I am reading books that are above the age of my primary readers (up to 5th grade). So, while I enjoyed the book and would recommend it for the junior high or high school I won't get it for my library. I do like the idea of historical, factual romances - aw...
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