Confession time - I have to admit I wanted to like this book a lot more than I did. I found the main character fascinating, and the time period really rich with potential, but I think the book had two distinct parts and I am not sure how well they blended together. I think I would have preferred a book that focused on either one of the halves, if that makes sense. Or, a book that focused on the main character's mother - that would really have been a story I would have liked to hear. The writing was good so I would definitely read more by this author.
