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4.5. I LOVE books like this, that are less about the story and more about the intensely detailed depiction of historical London and all its lush, messy atmosphere. The setting, plot, and writing feel slightly otherworldly, like you're viewing everything through water. I loved that for all the richness, it boils down to a very sweet and simple love story.
Juliet Stephenson's audio narration is mind-boggling gorgeous and matches that otherworldly tone so well, so I highly recommend picking this up ...more
Juliet Stephenson's audio narration is mind-boggling gorgeous and matches that otherworldly tone so well, so I highly recommend picking this up ...more
3.5
One of my very favorites of the year. Imogen Hermes Gowar does an impeccable job in re-creating the world of late 18th century London. The writing is absolutely gorgeous and the story and characters are completely engrossing. I did this one as an audiobook and the reader is fantastic as well.
Aug 29, 2018
Amy W
marked it as to-read
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Apr 11, 2020
JoDee
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really liked it
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