A fascinating history of the blue people of the Kentucky Mountains. Cussy is fascinating and trying to make her own way in a world that holds her back because of her skin color and her sex. It's fascinating to read about how even the people who should accept her as somewhat normal even reject her. An ill fated journey of betrothal leads her back to delivering books to the people in the hills. The first impression ends with a teaser that more death is coming. The cover looks a bit modern for the story being told, but still evokes that old-timey feel.