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This book was sweet and wonderful. There are no epic battles or murder or things blowing up, but there is indeed intrigue, mystery, tragedy, humor, and love. Gaskell is possibly the best character creator I've read. Every single character is flawed and lovable; I could even empathize with icky Mr Preston. I hadn't heard of Elizabeth Gaskell (save her Charlotte Bronte biography) until I joined the Victorians! group here on goodreads. She is an underrated author for sure! I look forward to reading
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Mrs. Gibson nee Kirkpatrick is a treasure of a wicked stepmother, and this novel contains that rarest of jewels: a Good Father. Love, love, love. The only thing that would have made this book better is if Mrs. Gaskell had lived to finish it.
Mar 31, 2011
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