The 19th wife (1998) by David Ebershoff
The 19th Wife is a compelling historical fiction novel that intertwines the story of a modern-day murder mystery with the historical context of polygamy in the early days of the Mormon Church.
Rating: 3.8
Genres Historical Fiction, Mystery
Original language: en
Stars
Jordan Scott
Ann Eliza Young
Brigham Young
Rebecca
Creators
David Ebershoff (author)
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