I really loved this foray for Laura Purcell into YA fiction. It has all the trademarks of her excellent work especially the gothic setting and atmosphI really loved this foray for Laura Purcell into YA fiction. It has all the trademarks of her excellent work especially the gothic setting and atmosphere. Laura Purcell is one of my go-to authors. Excellent stuff! Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
Loving the fact that Julian has managed to inadvertently collect a whole entourage of people to help him in his enquiries. I approve of the interplay Loving the fact that Julian has managed to inadvertently collect a whole entourage of people to help him in his enquiries. I approve of the interplay between Julia’s and Hyperia (even if her sensibilities seem a bit modern for the time). I like the way each book ends by leading into the next mystery....more
This series is developing in a very interesting way and I enjoy many aspects of it- beyond Julian and Perry’s relationship, the relationship between JThis series is developing in a very interesting way and I enjoy many aspects of it- beyond Julian and Perry’s relationship, the relationship between Julian and his brother is moving in good direction. Also I enjoy the fact that (so far) murder has not played a part, rather scheming and plots. Attention has been paid to why Julian has skills suitable to sleuthing. Will definitely be continuing on with this series....more
Despite the pretty thin and weird motive for murder, I still enjoyed this story. I like the simmering atmosphere between Audrey and Hugo and also thatDespite the pretty thin and weird motive for murder, I still enjoyed this story. I like the simmering atmosphere between Audrey and Hugo and also that neither have acted on it -yet. Looking forward to meeting them next time....more
This book had such a wonderful portrayal of life for the impoverished classes of London. So much vivid detail popped off the page. The characters wereThis book had such a wonderful portrayal of life for the impoverished classes of London. So much vivid detail popped off the page. The characters were described so well and I really was rooting for the main characters. This book was a real buried treasure and I am surprised I haven’t heard more about this story. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
The quality and research involved in this book means I really couldn’t give this book less than 4 stars. I don’t have an extensive knowledge of Jane AThe quality and research involved in this book means I really couldn’t give this book less than 4 stars. I don’t have an extensive knowledge of Jane Austen’s life, but I have read Lucy Worseley’s biography and much of the information in there is confirmed by this author. However for some reason I have difficulties getting into this author’s work and maintaining focus. Definitely a case of #it’s menotyou...more
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