REVIEW: The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy

Dear Paulette Kennedy:

This book was described as incorporating elements of “surrealism, history, mystery and romance” and being for fans of “Shirley Jackson, Daphne du Maurier and historical fiction.” I was intrigued, even though the story didn’t necessarily sound like something I’d usually read.

The story begins with this provocative first line:

September 1955

The first day of autumn brought the fever, and with the fever came the voices.

Loretta Davenport is a 27-year-old housewife and mother...