“Gorgeous . . . Sings with insights about love, work and how we create our own families”—Oprah.com“Amy Brill shines in her sparkling debut novel.”—Vanity Fair “Brill's rich detail and research are hugely impressive; it's easy to envision the scenes she sees.”—USA Today“Beautifully written and richly characterized.”—Kirkus (starred review)“A terrifically poised and captivating debut."—Paula McLain, author of The Paris WifeA love story set in 1845 Nantucket, between a female astronomer and the unusual man who understands her dreams.It is 1845, and Hannah Gardner Price has lived all twenty-four years of her life according to the principles of the Nantucket Quaker community in which she was raised, where simplicity and restraint are valued above all, and a woman’s path is expected to lead to marriage and motherhood.
