“In the Company of Like-Minded Womenis a well-researched piece of early 20th century historical fiction about a pivotal summer in the lives of three reunited sisters, focusing on the movement for women's rights as well as family heartbreaks, secrets and estrangements… The historical details, Lida’s circle of professional women, shifting perspectives and evolving mindsets make author Elaine Russell’s story compelling.”

“The summer of 1901 in Denver sees the reunion of three sisters in this historical novel that hails the burgeoning independence of women…This is part love story (romantic and familial) and part examination of the early days of women entering the professional arena, with a hefty measure of political discourse thrown into the mix…passionate female characters deliver a valuable message.”   

This historical novel looks at early 1900s Colorado. Women have received the right to vote, and temperance is a strong movement. Women can now get training for careers like medicine, but it’s not easy to be accepted in a predominantly male profession. There are also the social problems of marrying outside your social class and geographic area. The book does a good job addressing these problems with a cast of likable characters. The plot is interesting and shows well the problems facing women embarking on a new century with new rights.