I already sympathize with Pauline, but I also see the strength behind her grief that she will need as her family moves to Philadelphia. Based on the brief description, I know that she will welcome a new baby into her life in the midst of an epidemic, and I'm eager to find out how she, her husband, and her daughters deal with the move, the flu, and an orphan. The writing is strong, and the cover reflects the historical and personal tone of the novel.