Review of "Dalston Junction," short story by MeiLin Miranda
Summary: Unwed motherhood in Victorian England spells the end--your chances of marrying, chances even of working, disappear. Unless you can somehow "disappear" the evidence... That's where "baby farmers" Amelia and Margaret come in. They'll care for your unwanted infant--for a fee. But what are they really doing with the babies? When the police find dozens of tickets for pawned baby clothes and no evidence of the babies themselves, Amelia and Margaret become wanted women, and the life of a newborn hangs in the balance. Review: **WARNING! This review contains spoilers** An very interesting story by Miranda. I had to read it through twice to catch everything. Both times I feel like there are some strong pros and cons. Miranda can certainly write short stories well. She understands how to provide elaborate description and character traits using minimalistic wording. The plot flows well and I felt compelled to keep reading to find o...