846. "Stolen Lives" by Matthew Prichard -- 4-Stars

Stolen Lives  by Matthew Prichard – 4 Stars

Publisher: Sapere Books

ISBN: 9781912786787

When I began reading, I realized the author was referring to events in Spain’s past that I knew little about. Therefore, I took time to learn about the Spanish Civil War, its influence on past events, and the effects of those events on the present. After that I was better able to easily enjoy this book and understand the characters.

The historical aspect of the plot was intriguing while the mystery unfolded. For decades the trafficking of infants perpetrated by those who influenced others and who should have been protecting those who trusted them was disturbing and true.

The very believable characters whose lives were so tragically affected by the actions of politics and religion made the plot’s events and mystery realistic.

Stolen Lives was thought provoking, well researched, and entertaining.

 Reviewer: Nancy