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A London Regency Romance Suspense Tale #1
Unveiling Love: Episode I
Winning in the courts, vanquishing England's foes on the battlefield, Barrington Norton has used these winner-take-all rules to script his life, but is London's most distinguished mulatto barrister prepared to win the ultimate fight, restoring his wife's love? Amora Norton is running out of time. The shadows in her Egyptian mind, which threaten her sanity and alienate Barrington's love, have returned. How many others will die if she can't piece together her shattered memories? Can she trust that Barrington's new found care is about saving their marriage rather than winning the trial of the century? This is the first Regency Romance of four. Dear Lovely Reader, Unveiling Love is a serialized historical romance or soap opera told in episodes. Each episode averages three to eight chapters, about 18,000 to 30,000 words. Each episode resolves one issue. Emotional cliffhangers may be offered, but the plot, the action of the episode, will be complete in resolving this issue. My promise to you is that the action will be compelling, the romance passionate, and the journey like nothing you've read before. I will tell you in the forward the length. This episode, Episode I, is eight chapters long, 28,000 words. Enjoy this Regency Romance. Vanessa Riley
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August 28, 2017
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The entire episode was filled with confusion and inconceivability. I do not have the ability comprehend the non-communication between this couple that seemed to love one another so much. The barrister was depicted as such a smart man, able to figure things out in the real world, but has no idea what's happening in his marriage.
There were an excessive amount of typos and grammatical errors. It did not flow well for me.
The description of the book held an assurance from the author that "Emotional cliffhangers may be offered, but the plot, the action of the episode, will be complete in resolving this issue." However, I find that was not accomplished in this reading at all. Bits and pieces of the past haunt this woman, but the issue was not resolved at all. Instead you are left with a cliffhanger, probably enticing readings to purchase the next installment.
I'll bow out now. I prefer a series where each book stands on its own and delivers an HEA. That is why readers generally adventure into fiction!
I've lost any interest in the story and don't intend to read any other of the books in this series. Why would anyone feel good about paying for 4 separate installments, when it could have all been included in one - especially if you were not interested in the first installment?
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The entire episode was filled with confusion and inconceivability. I do not have the ability comprehend the non-communication between this couple that seemed to love one another so much. The barrister was depicted as such a smart man, able to figure things out in the real world, but has no idea what's happening in his marriage.
There were an excessive amount of typos and grammatical errors. It did not flow well for me.
The description of the book held an assurance from the author that "Emotional cliffhangers may be offered, but the plot, the action of the episode, will be complete in resolving this issue." However, I find that was not accomplished in this reading at all. Bits and pieces of the past haunt this woman, but the issue was not resolved at all. Instead you are left with a cliffhanger, probably enticing readings to purchase the next installment.
I'll bow out now. I prefer a series where each book stands on its own and delivers an HEA. That is why readers generally adventure into fiction!
I've lost any interest in the story and don't intend to read any other of the books in this series. Why would anyone feel good about paying for 4 separate installments, when it could have all been included in one - especially if you were not interested in the first installment?
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September 22, 2016
My first read from Vanessa Riley. Love the bi- racial characters. Its rare to read about wealthy successful ethnics in Historical Christian Fiction. So Brava Riley! Needless to say I was excited to read this book. I can clearly picture Barrington...yep he's hot.
Riley writing is sometimes a bit choppy and abrupt but by the end I hardly noticed it. I am moving on to Episode 2.
Riley writing is sometimes a bit choppy and abrupt but by the end I hardly noticed it. I am moving on to Episode 2.
February 15, 2017
"Thank you. I like the light."
"You have to do more than just like it. You have to seek it, fight for it to be in your life."
As a barrister, Barrington Norton is serious about fighting for life, truth, and justice in court. But his wife, Amora, doubts that he may be as serious about working with her to save their tenuous union. Yet, her inability to fully recall a nightmarish incident in her past could undermine any efforts toward their marriage in Unveiling Love, a Regency suspense tale by author Vanessa Riley.
Yes, for the second time in recent history, this bookworm who doesn't do serialized novels is reading a serialized novel. I do have the complete story, though, so perhaps the only difference here is my taking the opportunity to review it by episodes.
I think it can be easy for a contemporary writer to rely on the interesting manners, frills, and glamorous motifs of England's Regency period and leave out the kind of deeper, human exploration that makes novels like Jane Austen's so great. Hence, while a story may have Austen-like qualities on the "outside," it can fall flat beneath its English frills.
Thus far, Unveiling Love is no such flat or flimsy story. I'm not comparing it to Austen's work, as Barrington and Amora's tale comes from a whole different kind of outlook and whatnot. And I did notice minor errors and inconsistencies in the writing.
But I also noticed the story's layering, and the author's poetic style that shines or pierces in places. I noticed the nuances in characters' development and interaction. It annoyed me when Barrington and Amora would jump to drastic conclusions in their heads, but it wouldn't make them suddenly jump out of character with melodramatic tantrums, as might have been the case in a flimsier story. No, the balance and tension between their thoughts and actions make them all the more believable.
Plus, of course (absolutely of course), I'm thrilled to be reading Regency romantic suspense with main characters of color. I don't run into this kind of book every day. And this tale of passion, doubt, faith, and intrigue has me most curious to see if this husband and wife are indeed going to seek and fight for light.
"You have to do more than just like it. You have to seek it, fight for it to be in your life."
As a barrister, Barrington Norton is serious about fighting for life, truth, and justice in court. But his wife, Amora, doubts that he may be as serious about working with her to save their tenuous union. Yet, her inability to fully recall a nightmarish incident in her past could undermine any efforts toward their marriage in Unveiling Love, a Regency suspense tale by author Vanessa Riley.
Yes, for the second time in recent history, this bookworm who doesn't do serialized novels is reading a serialized novel. I do have the complete story, though, so perhaps the only difference here is my taking the opportunity to review it by episodes.
I think it can be easy for a contemporary writer to rely on the interesting manners, frills, and glamorous motifs of England's Regency period and leave out the kind of deeper, human exploration that makes novels like Jane Austen's so great. Hence, while a story may have Austen-like qualities on the "outside," it can fall flat beneath its English frills.
Thus far, Unveiling Love is no such flat or flimsy story. I'm not comparing it to Austen's work, as Barrington and Amora's tale comes from a whole different kind of outlook and whatnot. And I did notice minor errors and inconsistencies in the writing.
But I also noticed the story's layering, and the author's poetic style that shines or pierces in places. I noticed the nuances in characters' development and interaction. It annoyed me when Barrington and Amora would jump to drastic conclusions in their heads, but it wouldn't make them suddenly jump out of character with melodramatic tantrums, as might have been the case in a flimsier story. No, the balance and tension between their thoughts and actions make them all the more believable.
Plus, of course (absolutely of course), I'm thrilled to be reading Regency romantic suspense with main characters of color. I don't run into this kind of book every day. And this tale of passion, doubt, faith, and intrigue has me most curious to see if this husband and wife are indeed going to seek and fight for light.
January 2, 2016
LoveUnveiling Love is a well written historical romance story. The title is self explanatory! Barrington and Amora Norton love is deep. So deep that they learned to hide their imperfections from each other assuming that was the only way their relationship would work. Normally that would happen in the beginning stages of a relationship but the truth and reality would come to surface as a relationship grows. Not with the Norton's! The personal struggles that they both battle has finally manifest and interfere in their relationship. What is so frustrating is both struggles may be different but also similar in a lot of ways, if they would just trust each other....Smh! Like I said the title of this book is fitting and Vanessa Riley did an excellent job! She pulls you in and leaves you hanging for the next part of the series Lol Yes! This is a series and I'm hooked to see what's next for the Norton's. What's even better is the characters from Unmasked Heart another great historical from Vanessa Riley is in this series go check that out also!
I received this book free from Gallium Optronics Publishing as part of their Book Review program in exchange for a honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
I received this book free from Gallium Optronics Publishing as part of their Book Review program in exchange for a honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
January 1, 2016
Unveiling Love, written by Vanessa Riley, is a beautiful romantic historical read. It’s the story of Barrington & Amora Norton. I think my favorite character in this story was Barrington. He was a mulatto barrister. He knew what it was like to grow up with challenges and now that he was back from war and dealing with being a barrister and married and the challenges that go with all of that. He tries very hard to do the right thing, but somehow he is caught in the middle of situations that challenge his ability to show his caring side. Can Barrington get through the difficulties of being a good barrister and be a good, caring, loving husband?
This is book one of four. Each story is going to be a continuation of the previous story. There seems to be somewhat of a cliffhanger feeling at the end of the story, which I usually don’t care for, but it’s so well written that I’m excited to read book two rather than be annoyed that book one has ended at this point.
I received this book free from Gallium Optronics Publishing as part of their Book Review program in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own
This is book one of four. Each story is going to be a continuation of the previous story. There seems to be somewhat of a cliffhanger feeling at the end of the story, which I usually don’t care for, but it’s so well written that I’m excited to read book two rather than be annoyed that book one has ended at this point.
I received this book free from Gallium Optronics Publishing as part of their Book Review program in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own
January 1, 2016
Unveiling Love
Barrington and Amora are an enigma to me, here is a couple who are so in love with each other, but seems to have so many misconceptions about each other. As you read Unveiling Love you are hoping that their secrets are unveiled so that this couple can move forward into martial bliss, but the unveiling of the secrets only seem to create more chaos. At same time that they are struggling in their marriage there is a murderer who must be caught and an abductor who is on the loose, could they be the same person? The drama and suspense will keep you engaged and you will not be disappointed with this story. You will be enamored with the characters and will be sad to see the first episode end; it ends with a bang, that will keep you wanting more. Episode one will have you salivating for espisode 2 . So hold on because I think we are going on a wild adventure with Barrington and Amora. I might need to go into my prayer closet for these two characters
Barrington and Amora are an enigma to me, here is a couple who are so in love with each other, but seems to have so many misconceptions about each other. As you read Unveiling Love you are hoping that their secrets are unveiled so that this couple can move forward into martial bliss, but the unveiling of the secrets only seem to create more chaos. At same time that they are struggling in their marriage there is a murderer who must be caught and an abductor who is on the loose, could they be the same person? The drama and suspense will keep you engaged and you will not be disappointed with this story. You will be enamored with the characters and will be sad to see the first episode end; it ends with a bang, that will keep you wanting more. Episode one will have you salivating for espisode 2 . So hold on because I think we are going on a wild adventure with Barrington and Amora. I might need to go into my prayer closet for these two characters
January 6, 2016
Vanessa Riley is an author who stands out not only for her unique take on Regency romance but in her excellent writing ability. Following in the Dickensian tradition of serial fiction Unveiling Love, episode one in this author's London Regency Suspense Tale, quickly had me invested in its intrigues. While there was an inspirational aspect to this tale the conviction of the characters came across peripherally and did not dictate who they were. Well researched Ms. Riley shows readers a side of Regency culture often not depicted in her portrayal of a multicultural cast. All things said though it is ultimately the touching relationship between the emotionally wounded hero and heroine in this work that will keep readers involved in this secret filled, nicely written story!
*I received this work from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
*This work is an installment in a serial.*
*I received this work from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
*This work is an installment in a serial.*
October 13, 2016
I enjoyed this story.
HOWEVER, it was difficult to keep up, it seemed like parts of the story were missing. For instance, one moment the main character would be at home and out of nowhere he was in a courtroom. Also, just as I was getting into the story it ends in a cliffhanger because this is a series. This is Episode 1 out of 4.
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HOWEVER, it was difficult to keep up, it seemed like parts of the story were missing. For instance, one moment the main character would be at home and out of nowhere he was in a courtroom. Also, just as I was getting into the story it ends in a cliffhanger because this is a series. This is Episode 1 out of 4.
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May 20, 2017
I didn't think I was going to make it through, then it abruptly ended at about 75% so I was spared. So many good idea, I wanted to like it, but the plot was jumbled, the characterisation inconsistent and unengaging and the pacing off.
December 20, 2016
It is a great book to read
September 24, 2019
This is not a book, rather, it's the first instalment of a set of serial novellas. It ends on a cliffie. There is no resolution. If you want the whole story, you MUST buy several books. The sales note says it's a novella in a series, but implies a complete story arc. That is not so.
In evaluating it as if it were a complete book, the love story is clear and quite engaging, however, the waffling near the end starts to become annoying. I'm not referring as much to the challenges to the relationship (trust issues, well done) as the belief of the nature of the abduction (also trust issues, but overdone). More would be a spoiler.
I like that the author has used people of colour as her lead characters. It's a brave move and not at all easy in this world of uniform whitewashed English protagonists.
There is good use of Regency language and history for the most part, with a few lapses.
It has sections of confusion that are likely incongruities early on, sections that are just too dark, and sections that are too much detail about Regency history for this Regency history nut, rendering them boring. Even so, I continued reading because it was unique and I liked the characters and the mishaps that challenged them. However, I wasn't so engaged as to buy the next.
The book has potential if a good substantial editor was used to help iron out inconsistencies. The writer has definite talent.
In evaluating it as if it were a complete book, the love story is clear and quite engaging, however, the waffling near the end starts to become annoying. I'm not referring as much to the challenges to the relationship (trust issues, well done) as the belief of the nature of the abduction (also trust issues, but overdone). More would be a spoiler.
I like that the author has used people of colour as her lead characters. It's a brave move and not at all easy in this world of uniform whitewashed English protagonists.
There is good use of Regency language and history for the most part, with a few lapses.
It has sections of confusion that are likely incongruities early on, sections that are just too dark, and sections that are too much detail about Regency history for this Regency history nut, rendering them boring. Even so, I continued reading because it was unique and I liked the characters and the mishaps that challenged them. However, I wasn't so engaged as to buy the next.
The book has potential if a good substantial editor was used to help iron out inconsistencies. The writer has definite talent.
November 25, 2020
What an awesome story! I have wanted to read a Vanessa Riley book for quite a while now and finally had a chance to get to one, and oh my word I loved this story! This is the first time I've read a serialized book and I absolutely loved the format, this episode ended with just the right amount of resolution while at the same time whetting my story appetite so much that I need the second episode ASAP! I haven't read a lot of romance novels in which the main characters are a married couple, and that is something that I absolutely loved about this story. Amora and Barrington each have their own wounds and their own secrets and they are each afraid of being a disappointment to the other, I was rooting for them from the start and I am so looking forward to seeing their marriage continue to grow and strengthen as the story continues. And the romance, oh my stars, can you say swoon?! I loved these characters and cannot wait to see what happens next and read the rest of their story!The historical detail was fabulous, I felt like I had been swept away into another time and place and I have now found a new favorite Regency author to add to my list! This story was amazing, I loved it, and I'm eagerly anticipating my next read from Vanessa Riley!
Highly recommended!
(5 Stars!)
Highly recommended!
(5 Stars!)
August 11, 2019
Another story in installments! Why bother? It is too easy to lose your readers. Instead, hook them in with a great story or stories so that they become fans.
I suspect that there has been some editing to this story since many of the reviews here were published. I found four errors in the story; however, there were numerous in the previews, reflecting what others have said about the main story. I was fairly involved in the story. It was beautiful but dark. The insecurities of the main characters fed each other’s worries, but there was always a little hope. Other incidents foreshadow the remaining of the story but, even if I was in the habit of purchasing the next books in a series, they don’t show up on iBooks — another problem of serialising a story.
I suspect that there has been some editing to this story since many of the reviews here were published. I found four errors in the story; however, there were numerous in the previews, reflecting what others have said about the main story. I was fairly involved in the story. It was beautiful but dark. The insecurities of the main characters fed each other’s worries, but there was always a little hope. Other incidents foreshadow the remaining of the story but, even if I was in the habit of purchasing the next books in a series, they don’t show up on iBooks — another problem of serialising a story.
October 27, 2016
London, 1819. Barrington Norton is a barrister who is so busy with his work he doesn't have time for his wife or to find out why his marriage is falling apart. His wife has a secret she doesn't dare tell her husband. Just as they are about to straighten things out - the book ends, continued in the next book. I don't mind books that are written in a series but they should be complete within each book. If the next 2 books are like this one, the work of a good editor could have reduced them to a feasible one volume.
May 3, 2022
Just finished reading part one of Unveiling Love. The angst in this story has me on the edge of my seat. Definitely enjoying Vanessa Riley's historical portrayal of a modern issue, to believe a victim or ignore their pleas. Very interesting look at how the women of the past had an extremely difficult time being heard when they were attacked. Love the fact that this married couple desire to be closer in their union whilst having to overcome various obstacles and an interesting foe.
March 15, 2020
Fantastic recency read
Love, betrayal, and old English law all the while.dealing with a past that is haunting both the main characters, mostly Amora who has a past that is haunting her so much she's practically got PTSD.
Love, betrayal, and old English law all the while.dealing with a past that is haunting both the main characters, mostly Amora who has a past that is haunting her so much she's practically got PTSD.
April 8, 2022
I chugged through until about the 75% mark of the book, struggling with the disjointed writing and poor editing, to discover that was all there was. When you reach my age, you resent wasting 2 days of your reading life on a story with an unsatisfactory ending. The plot was also unrealistic.
February 28, 2018
Well paced.
Presents an aspect of history and society not usually presented in regency-romance
Presents an aspect of history and society not usually presented in regency-romance
July 2, 2019
Good
This book is part of something called episodes so you need to continue getting this on going chapters it s
This book is part of something called episodes so you need to continue getting this on going chapters it s
September 15, 2019
This modern reader just couldn't identify with the need to keep things secret, especially when the secrets threaten to ruin a good relationship. Why don't these two talk to each other!!
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January 4, 2021loved the suspense of how he would handle her prior secret
May 18, 2024
TW: rape and kidnapping.
This book was incredibly infuriating and I wouldn't have picked it up if I had know what the storyline was. You have a main female character who is suffering from anxiety and PTSD, and her husband, refuses to believe that she needs help. Yes, it's the Regency era and mental health care was abysmal. But yet he knows that she can't bear to leave the house without intense anxiety, "making a scene," or fainting; that she has sudden rages or blackout periods if she's startled; that she's acting like a completely different person than the woman he married...and all of this is new behavior for her, but he refuses to believe that she needs help or understanding. All he cares about is his career and how her actions will reflect on him, so he doesn't even begin to try to sympathize or take her other doctors if he can't/won't help.
When he finds out that her character change is due to her having been kidnapped, held hostage and raped over several weeks while he was abroad, he absolutely refuses to believe her. He decides that the real answer is that his wife had an affair, and is lying about the abduction to save herself. Never mind that she voluntarily tells him about this herself, or that she's never been untrustworthy before, or that there is the very real proof of her personality change, or that he has no proof of her consorting with other men while he was gone. He taunts and mocks her over her kidnapping and rape(?!?!?! Real winner, this guy), and keeps pressuring her to fess up about her affair, and takes his wife to her mother's so they can then both pressure the wife into confessing. Never mind that the mother and daughter are estranged (so why he thinks the mother will know the truth doesn't make any sense anyway) and that the wife never would have gone with him there if he had told her where they were going; or that he gets her to go by forcing her on the trip while refusing to telling her what's going on (because forcing her into a carriage and basically mimicking her kidnapping will be such an effective confessional tactic....).
All that garbage and then it ends on an incredibly unnecessary cliffhanger.
This book was incredibly infuriating and I wouldn't have picked it up if I had know what the storyline was. You have a main female character who is suffering from anxiety and PTSD, and her husband, refuses to believe that she needs help. Yes, it's the Regency era and mental health care was abysmal. But yet he knows that she can't bear to leave the house without intense anxiety, "making a scene," or fainting; that she has sudden rages or blackout periods if she's startled; that she's acting like a completely different person than the woman he married...and all of this is new behavior for her, but he refuses to believe that she needs help or understanding. All he cares about is his career and how her actions will reflect on him, so he doesn't even begin to try to sympathize or take her other doctors if he can't/won't help.
When he finds out that her character change is due to her having been kidnapped, held hostage and raped over several weeks while he was abroad, he absolutely refuses to believe her. He decides that the real answer is that his wife had an affair, and is lying about the abduction to save herself. Never mind that she voluntarily tells him about this herself, or that she's never been untrustworthy before, or that there is the very real proof of her personality change, or that he has no proof of her consorting with other men while he was gone. He taunts and mocks her over her kidnapping and rape(?!?!?! Real winner, this guy), and keeps pressuring her to fess up about her affair, and takes his wife to her mother's so they can then both pressure the wife into confessing. Never mind that the mother and daughter are estranged (so why he thinks the mother will know the truth doesn't make any sense anyway) and that the wife never would have gone with him there if he had told her where they were going; or that he gets her to go by forcing her on the trip while refusing to telling her what's going on (because forcing her into a carriage and basically mimicking her kidnapping will be such an effective confessional tactic....).
All that garbage and then it ends on an incredibly unnecessary cliffhanger.
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October 3, 2025
This was a new to me author and love that she writes about diverse characters in regency England. However, I can't say I enjoyed this one very much. First, these characters have no communication skills what so ever. This couple is supposed to love each other so much, but they are constantly second guessing each other and themselves. Amora tells Barrister that she was abducted and he jumps to the most far out conclusions thinking she ran off with another man! Obviously his definition of "abducted" and my definition are two different things. The writing style and wording felt off to me as well. Another thing is in the description it says "Each episode resolves one issue. Emotional cliffhangers may be offered, but the plot, the action of the episode, will be complete in resolving this issue." That's not true. Literally nothing was resolved. I knew going into this that it was an episode and therefore not the whole story, but it did say the plot and action would be completed. It is not.
I did like the suspense though. I might pick up the rest of the story and see how it goes.
I did like the suspense though. I might pick up the rest of the story and see how it goes.
April 1, 2016
Vanessa Riley did it again. I enjoyed “Unveiling Love” (Episode 1) which recounts the love story of Barrington and Amora Norton. This story confirms that loving someone is never as easy as we would like it to be. I could feel the struggles of this couple, and I wanted them to succeed. They reminded me that communication is of utmost importance in a marriage.
Vanessa’s writing style is beautiful and engaging. I am truly a fan of her work. I am now reading Episode 2 and loving it. Thanks, Vanessa! Awesome job! Highly recommended!
Vanessa’s writing style is beautiful and engaging. I am truly a fan of her work. I am now reading Episode 2 and loving it. Thanks, Vanessa! Awesome job! Highly recommended!
December 26, 2016
Difficult read
This first book of the series is very difficult, at times, to follow as the book is written using fragmented thoughts of the husband and wife, both under great strain. Their marriage is a true mess filled with restrained truths, feeling and total misunderstanding of one another. It left me thoroughly irritated with Barrington and not very impressed by his subdued wife. Understanding the setting is Regency Era, it still made me less than understanding the reasons. Of course, the cliffhanger ending made it worse.
This first book of the series is very difficult, at times, to follow as the book is written using fragmented thoughts of the husband and wife, both under great strain. Their marriage is a true mess filled with restrained truths, feeling and total misunderstanding of one another. It left me thoroughly irritated with Barrington and not very impressed by his subdued wife. Understanding the setting is Regency Era, it still made me less than understanding the reasons. Of course, the cliffhanger ending made it worse.
March 30, 2017
Not the smoothest of tales
Found the 'episode's hard going it just didn't do it for me and I hate cliff hanging finishes Recommend that the 'episodes' are combined into one long story with a proper ending. The topic is a great one to address and the author has researched the topic as there are some historic facts within the story.
Found the 'episode's hard going it just didn't do it for me and I hate cliff hanging finishes Recommend that the 'episodes' are combined into one long story with a proper ending. The topic is a great one to address and the author has researched the topic as there are some historic facts within the story.
April 3, 2017
I enjoyed this Regency tale with lead characters as persons of color. I'm not usually fond of reading Regency tales (although I like to watch them in movies.) However, this story had all of the elements I like: people I can relate to, a suspenseful story line, imperfect characters, and challenged love. The Hero and heroine both have secrets to protect, and I was left curious to see how the plot concludes. The heroine's countenance leaned to the weaker side for me, but considering the culture of the time period I could buy into it. It was a short episode, but an engaging read that made me want put the next one on my to read shelf. The author received a lot of complaints about the lack of a conclusive ending, but she clearly states that the story is told in episodes. So, I don't know why the negative reviews.
April 21, 2017
this was a 3.5 read for me
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