"A feast of a novel by an extraordinary new voice. Haunting, meticulously researched, and exquisitely told through characters so human you'd swear they have beating hearts." - Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen House
"From the ashes of rebellion to heart-rending forbidden love, Necessary Sins is a work of art. Bell's voice is a refreshing addition to the genre, and the breadth of her research is impressive. A strong start to a promising series." - Jessica Cale, bestselling author of Tyburn
"A taut, compelling family drama with a fresh and intriguing setting. Necessary Sins will be a welcome read for fans of historical fiction." - Olivia Hawker, internationally bestselling author of The Ragged Edge of Night
"This is an exceptionally well-written and well-researched book, the kind that surely took decades to weave together. And the reader is the beneficiary. ... The author makes one feel as if they have been transported in a time machine..." - Camille Di Maio, bestselling author of The Beautiful Strangers
"A gripping family saga with complex characters, Necessary Sins is lushly detailed and beautifully written. I look forward to following the fortunes of this antebellum family in future volumes." - Susan Higginbotham, author of The First Lady and the Rebel
"Elizabeth Bell is one of the most promising new voices in historical fiction." - Nicole Evelina, USA Today bestselling author of The Guinevere's Tale Trilogy
"In antebellum South Carolina young Joseph Lazare discovers a secret that would ruin his family. Driven to atone, he becomes a priest, only to fall in love with a married woman. In this carefully researched historical novel Bell examines the way race, religion and class weave a web that Joseph may never escape. A thoughtful, vividly imagined and engrossing historical novel, highly recommended." - Sara Donati, internationally bestselling author of The Gilded Hour
◆ Finalist in the Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards
◆ Finalist for the James Jones First Novel Fellowship
◆ Second Place in the Maggie Awards for Excellence in the category Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
"Necessary Sins is a rare breed of book, invoking family epics of the past such as The Thorn Birds... [Elizabeth Bell] renders a vivid world that truly feels like stepping back in time. ... Extremely highly recommended." - Historical Novels Review
