A Respectable Trade will be recognized as one of the top historical fiction stories of the year. However, it is the transformation of Frances from society's child to anti-slavery leader that makes this a great novel. The fabulous and fantastic Philippa Gregory will enhance her reputation as one of the best novelists today. For questions or comments about a review, please contact the person listed at the top of the review. Ed's Internet Book Review is copyright 1995-2001, Dr. Edwin V. Bell, II, all rights reserved.
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