3.5 stars

Spoilers

What this book lacked for me,was a bit more time at the beginning to get to know the characters.
How often did Melis have these premonitions? Did they only centre around death? It's said it was only true that one time,in which case,if it only happened once before,would you not take it more seriously?
Was Hopes life so very sheltered that she fell for everyone that so much as smiled at her?
I struggled with her gullibility.
Finally,George,how many kids does he have and why was it SO important to have his son now?
Apart from all that,it was an engaging read,with a lot of action and very much a sisters doing it for themselves vibe.
Hester particularly was clever,resourceful and a tad cunning. I liked her.
There were no surprises and the how and where of George's death for me,but it was nicely done,and the final pages left me hoping there might be another story,so we could see what Hester might do next if ever challenged.