There are so many great books on the Rebecca Caudill list, I won't know which one to vote for! A Drowned Maiden's Hair: A Melodrama by Laura Amy Schlitz is truly a melodrama - with lots of twists and turns! The book is set in the early 20th century and focuses on the main character Maud - a girl who always is in trouble at the orphanage. When two sisters suddenly show up and adopt her, she is determined to be on her best behavior. She leaves a life of poverty and all of a sudden has luxuries like new clothes and good food. But, she has to keep a secret...

Check out this book to find out what the secret is!

I really liked this book because of the interesting story line and colorful characters. The author told such a good story that in points in the book, you were confused on your feelings about the characters. Are the heroes? Villians? What a great suspense novel!