A thoroughly engrossing story of the Bright family and the tragedies of losing a child, WWI, and the Spanish Flu epidemic. I loved the three daughters, Evie, Maggie,and Willa. All had unique personalities and the story highlighted their strengths and weaknesses and at the same gave us insight into their family. It's wonderful when a book can transport you to another era and you lose yourself. I truly forgot it was 2017 at times. I felt like I was there in Philadelphia taken over by the horrific epidemic, a sort of silent observer. I even enjoyed the special peek at the workings of the funeral parlor where Mr. Bright works along side his uncle. A perfect read for any lover of historical fiction. Thank you to the author, publisher, and BookishFirst for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.