Review: A New Twist on an Old Genre
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 4, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed Amelia Butterworth. This Victorian-era lady was self-made and entirely entertaining to get to know. The loving details of her life rang a true note. She didn't act like a victim when life happened. She had the pluck to do what was necessary--while always remaining a lady. This book reads more like a modern novel. To me, she seemed a much more accurate portrayal of the women of her era than others I have read. You know the ones I mean--woman as victim, incapable, having to wait on someone else to solve her problems for her.The genre is familiar--there is a mystery to be solved and it falls to her to do it, and you know she'll come through, but it's all the little side things that keep this book fascinating. I love her relationship with those around her, her humanity, her creativity and industry. All of these things give her dimension and bring her to life!Move over, Sherlock! Miss Amelia has come to town.