Review: Entertaining--a good poolside or beach read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 10, 2013
Although not a complete immersion into the historical era it takes place in, this book did have enough historical flavor to satisfy most readers. The characters are very likeable. The plot is, as other reviewers have pointed out, a bit stilted, a bit coerced and manipulative, but not enough to ruin your reading enjoyment. My biggest gripe is one that I have with both the stories I've read by this author--she doesn't maintain any suspense. It's as if she can't bear to have her heroine in danger. As soon as danger rears its ugly head, the heroine is whisked away by machinations that barely avoid becoming deux ex machina. Overall, however, I enjoyed the book and would read more by this author.