This is the first novel I have read by Amita Murray and I found it to be interesting, well written and a really lovely introduction to Murray's work. Murray's writing feels knowledgable, well researched and plotted. Her characters were interesting and unique. This novel is very plot drive and there are lots of characters the move the story forward. There is a central romance which I did find enjoyable, but a lot of the driving force is the novel is really around the Heroine and her family dynamics. If you are looking for an interesting and more unique feeling plotted novel that has the underlying of a romance, than this novel is definitely worth you check out.
I really enjoyed our heroine, she is strong, bold and independent and a take no "sh*t" person. I love that she is so wholly herself and confident in who she is in this world. Murray also approaches this novel in a much more realistic light than other historical romances. Race and social economic issues of British Society are highlighted with understanding, bluntness and clarity in a way that can be more traditionally glossed over. This novel has a lightness to the steam which feels appropriate to the overall establishment to the romance which has a bit less focus than I tend to like. Overall, I found that the plot details were very interesting and kept be curious throughout, that I did not really fully reflect of the way the romance was not the main focus.
I really enjoyed Amita Murray's writing, and I would recommend this novel, especially if you enjoy a heavily plot driven romance. I am very interested in seeing where this series will grow and will definitely be reading the next installment.
Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for an eARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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