The Wise Woman

About the Book

Immediately after the Civil War, Bess Hauser, a herbalist-midwife, and David Adams, a former Army surgeon, struggle to find a new balance for their lives. David learns to survive in a rural, Pennsylvania Dutch world, and Bess learns to love again.

About the Author

Janet Taylor is a retired teacher and former Army spouse. After spending many years in Germany, she has returned to the quiet mountain valleys of central Pennsylvania. Quilting, gardening, and exploring old roads are among her hobbies.