Reformatories were basically the first juvenile delinquent facilities (the ages of who could be sentenced there was different from today).

Hazel spent five years in a New York State reformatory.

Two of my children were born in Buffalo and though they aren’t being raised there, I tell them stories. Gilbert and Hazel both grew up in the area (though, they did not know each other until the story begins). Buffalo has had some rough years but if you ever visit the area you will see gorgeous old buildings, beautiful parks and cemeteries and understand why it was once a booming and prosperous city (and why I love it still).

This book takes place in Amherst and Buffalo New York, places I lived for four years.

Ten behind the scenes extras from A Lady in Attendance: Watts and Hazel’s friends help expunge her record? And can Hazel possibly find hope and love along the way?

As their friendship deepens, Hazel must grapple with her desire to trust him.Ĭan Dr. Watts has come to enjoy the pleasant chatter of his new dental assistant, but he senses her sadness and wonders if there is more to her story than she’s shared with him. She accepts a job as Doctor Gilbert Watts’ lady in attendance but does so under an alias so she can hide her shameful past.ĭr. In A Lady in Attendance, Fordham beautifully blends these same great features in a novel about overcoming obstacles in the past to make room for a better future.Īfter spending the last five years in a New York state reformatory, Hazel is desperate to begin life anew, but she knows that a tarnished name could ruin her chances. Ada, Mi.-Rachel Fordham’s historical novels have received high praise for their warm and engaging story lines filled with romance, adventure, and happy endings.

Yours truly thomas by rachel fordham