Saturday, June 29, 2019

Review, Guest Post, and Giveaway: The Pink Bonnet by Liz Tolsma



About the Book


Book: The Pink Bonnet  
Author: Liz Tolsma  
Genre: Christian Historical, Suspense  
Release date: June, 2019  

A Desperate Mother Searches for Her Child  

Step into True Colors—a new series of Historical Stories of Romance and American Crime 

Widowed in Memphis during 1932, Cecile Dowd is struggling to provide for her three-year-old daughter. Unwittingly trusting a neighbor puts little Millie Mae into the clutches of Georgia Tann, corrupt Memphis Tennessee Children’s Home Society director suspected of the disappearance of hundreds of children. With the help of a sympathetic lawyer, the search for Millie uncovers a deep level of corruption that threatens their very lives.  

How far will a mother go to find out what happened to her child?
 
Click here to purchase your copy.
 

My Thoughts:


The Pink Bonnet is a chillingly, creepy read that is actually based on a horrific true crime. This is part of the True Colors series focusing on historical American crime stories and this is one particular crime I had not read about before. It seems that being a parent and a child in Memphis, Tennessee during 1933 was a dangerous life situation. I know nothing is new under the sun and reading about how a very evil woman who kidnapped and sold children against their will and against their parent’s will shows another form of child slavery and trafficking.

This story is based on one widowed woman’s fight against very evil people who are determined to stop her at every turn and in every way possible to make sure she never is reunited with her daughter again. There is a thread of romance that is actually a pleasant relief that is written into a very haunting tale. This is certainly a five star read as the tension and danger was around every corner and this mother’s desperation and hopelessness was palpable. A riveting read indeed. 

I was provided with a copy of this novel by the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.



About the Author


Liz Tolsma is a popular speaker and an editor and the owner of the Write Direction Editing. An almost-native Wisconsinite, she resides in a quiet corner of the state with her husband and is the mother of three. Her son proudly serves as a U.S. Marine. They adopted all of their children internationally, and one has special needs. When she gets a few spare minutes, she enjoys reading, relaxing on the front porch, walking, working in her large perennial garden, and camping with her family. 

More from Liz

A Desperate Mother Searches for Her Child

True, riveting stories of American criminal activity are explored through 6 unique stories of historical romantic suspense in the exciting new True Colors series. 

In book two, The Pink Bonnet, Widowed in Memphis during 1932, Cecile Dowd is struggling to provide for her three-year-old daughter. Unwittingly trusting a neighbor puts little Millie Mae into the clutches of Georgia Tann, corrupt Memphis Tennessee Children’s Home Society director suspected of the disappearance of hundreds of children. With the help of a sympathetic lawyer, the search for Millie uncovers a deep level of corruption that threatens their very lives.  

How far will a mother go to find out what happened to her child? Find out in The Pink Bonnet by Liz Tolsma.  

The True Crime Behind the Story 

Georgia Tann was a woman who ran an adoption agency in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1924 until 1950. It is estimated that, in that time, she kidnapped over five thousand children and sold them to the highest bidder. She even advertised the children in the newspaper, especially around the holidays. Some of the nation’s biggest celebrities adopted through Miss Tann, including Joan Crawford, Dick Powell, and June Allyson. Learn more about Georgia Tann HERE and visit www.TrueColorsCrime.com for more exclusive content. 

Blog Stops


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Moments, June 24





Remembrancy, June 26


Emily Yager, June 26

Genesis 5020, June 27




Changed by Him, June 28

Bigreadersite, June 28




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Hallie Reads, June 30








By The Book, July 2


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Giveaway



To celebrate her tour, Liz is giving away a grand prize that includes a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of The Pink Bonnet!! Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/e331/the-pink-bonnet-celebration-tour-giveaway

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