I tracked down this book because of a review on it I read here: http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2011/01/the-daughters-walk/ 
Unfortunately I was not as enamored with it.
Great subject, blah writing, irritating main character.
Would I recommend it? No
Behind the Willows 
That’s what I like.. not a good book reviewed in 7 words! I’m not reading it. Thanks.
Thanks, review for The Poisoner’s Handbook coming up, we’ll see if I can give it a good review in shorter than the 20 min. speech you gave me on why I should read it! 🙂
Hmmmm….The Poisoner’s Handbook, sounds like a book i might have to read!