What a moving and beautifully told tale about the strength of female relationships in Victorian England.
Olive, Mabel, Ottilie and her mother Abigail are the main characters all living in London in 1895 and leading very different lifestyles. Their lives become intertwined and friendships formed that shock some of the Hampstead residents.
Poverty, racism, sexism, women’s rights (or rather lack of) and domestic abuse were all big problems during the Victorian era. They are all covered in this novel with plenty of detail, intrigue and drama to keep you turning the pages.
Recommended for fans of historical fiction, especially if you enjoy the writing of Rachel Hore and Dinah Jeffries.
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