Review: Exceptionally written historical fiction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 8, 2012
This book was so much more than I was expecting. Full of memorable and exceedingly well-developed characters, it pulled me in right from the start. The prose was descriptive without being flowery, and though this is quite a long novel, there wasn't a dull moment, and I had no idea where the story would take me next. This author is definitely a skilled story teller. I was a little disappointed with the conflict and climax, as it felt contrived and a bit removed from the rest of the story. There were also a couple questions left unanswered for me at the end. However, this is absolutely a new favorite of mine and I would highly recommend it.I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my review.