Review: Liked it.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2013
I like this book. The romance between the protagonists is believable and I like how Quentin's character developed, and changed from a one dimensional character at the start of the book to a multi-faceted, caring one by the end of the story. I like the way the writer weaves in various sub plots to make a complete picture. The background story of Faith's parents and upbringing and description of her aunt's history brought more depth to the story and made the period of the plot more convincing. I did find myself questioning why romance between Jasper and Irene was necessary; and as a parent, feeling a true disgust that Irene wasn't properly punished for abandoning her children and husband.  I also found myself questioning the servants ready acceptance of premarital relations between Faith and Quentin (as I felt this was not authentic and in line with acceptable values of that era), but on the whole, I thought the story was very well done.