" I have always enjoyed studying the Civil War and this piece of historical fiction enhanced my knowledge of history during that era. It told of the riots in New York City that occurred in response to the Irish learning about the draft. I would recommend to my students that they read the author's note, included at the end of the book, first. I went it to the book with no background knowledge of the riots. The author's note gave the background that I wish I had before I started reading. "
— Kathy, 2/3/2014