The Sisters of Book Row by Shelley Noble

It was pretty difficult to have a bookstore with the Comstock Act of 1873 that restricted literature that was "obscene," "lewd," or "lascivious."

They would conduct raids on bookstores to see if there was anything that should be published or sold.

The Applebaum sisters had their bookstore since they were children and inherited it from their father.  Their bookstore was in Book Row in Manhattan, New York, a few blocks from Union Square and Astor Place.

Each sister had her job in the store, but Celia had a secret one that could get her and her sisters in trouble.

Celia was working with an underground press, and was always on edge.

Can they keep their bookstore safe?

I was not aware of this act and looked up information about it.  

Book lovers and historical fiction readers will enjoy this book and will also enjoy the characters.  4/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.