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A vivid tale of love in a time of fire, plague and prejudice -- Katherine Webb Romantic, engaging and hugely satisfying. This is one of those novels that makes you feel like you've travelled back in time -- Katie Fforde A colourful story with a richly-drawn backdrop of London in the grip of plague. A wonderful debut novel -- Carole Matthews This is a worthy debut novel from Charlotte Betts... her reference to the plague... really takes the reader back to the 15th century South Coast Register Fantastic in the way it depicts how much women's lives have changed since then and how lucky we are now. I recommend it for anyone who loves a great historical novel with love, betrayal, fear and the overcoming of great obstacles Toowoomba Chronicle A feast for the senses. With the sensual language of Patrick Suskind's Perfume and the historical flavour of Philippa Gregory, this is a lush, immersive read for historical fiction fans, set during one of the most exciting eras of the city's history Holiday Magazine
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A vivid tale of love in a time of fire, plague and prejudice (Katherine Webb )
Romantic, engaging and hugely satisfying. This is one of those novels that makes you feel like you've travelled back in time (Katie Fforde )
A colourful story with a richly-drawn backdrop of London in the grip of plague. A wonderful debut novel (Carole Matthews )
This is a worthy debut novel from Charlotte Betts... her reference to the plague... really takes the reader back to the 15th century (South Coast Register )
Fantastic in the way it depicts how much women's lives have changed since then and how lucky we are now. I recommend it for anyone who loves a great historical novel with love, betrayal, fear and the overcoming of great obstacles (Toowoomba Chronicle )
A feast for the senses. With the sensual language of Patrick Suskind's Perfume and the historical flavour of Philippa Gregory, this is a lush, immersive read for historical fiction fans, set during one of the most exciting eras of the city's history (Holiday Magazine )
Romantic, engaging and hugely satisfying. This is one of those novels that makes you feel like you've travelled back in time (Katie Fforde )
A colourful story with a richly-drawn backdrop of London in the grip of plague. A wonderful debut novel (Carole Matthews )
This is a worthy debut novel from Charlotte Betts... her reference to the plague... really takes the reader back to the 15th century (South Coast Register )
Fantastic in the way it depicts how much women's lives have changed since then and how lucky we are now. I recommend it for anyone who loves a great historical novel with love, betrayal, fear and the overcoming of great obstacles (Toowoomba Chronicle )
A feast for the senses. With the sensual language of Patrick Suskind's Perfume and the historical flavour of Philippa Gregory, this is a lush, immersive read for historical fiction fans, set during one of the most exciting eras of the city's history (Holiday Magazine )
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is a competent first novel from Ms Betts, but it hardly breaks new ground. The heroine is irritatingly naive for her years; the hero darkly handsome and taciturn (but with a warm and passionate nature lurking underneath, naturally!) The romantic plot is rather formulaic and predictable and the happy ending is never in serious doubt.
Some of the descriptions of 17th century London are good, particularly regarding the filthy state of the streets and river and the noxious air of the capital. Likewise the effects of the plague, the sealing up of houses, and the disposal of corpses, which are all vividly depicted. However, for me this did not overcome the shortcomings of the plotting and characterisation.
I would say that if you want a comforting read that is not too intellectually demanding then this is for you. For me, it was a little too anodyne.
Some of the descriptions of 17th century London are good, particularly regarding the filthy state of the streets and river and the noxious air of the capital. Likewise the effects of the plague, the sealing up of houses, and the disposal of corpses, which are all vividly depicted. However, for me this did not overcome the shortcomings of the plotting and characterisation.
I would say that if you want a comforting read that is not too intellectually demanding then this is for you. For me, it was a little too anodyne.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I really didn't enjoy this book and was glad to finish it. I found the 'heroine' really irritating, she was ridiculously naive, pretty stupid and frankly sappy. Sure i get that women in 17th Century England were not exactly given a great deal of opportunities or credit for their intellect, but this sexist tripe just made me cringe - more reinforcement of dumb, pretty and helpless, just waiting for a man to make it all better - and guess what? That is pretty much the plot covered. The characters were all pretty two dimensional and the only thing i really liked were the historical references and some of the imagery (hence 2 stars and not 1)- but i am sure there are better books out there that give all of this without the sugar-coated irritating and predictable story-telling. Ick!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I enjoy reading historical novels (one can learn so much while enjoying a bit of fantasy at the same time), and this is as good as it gets.
Absolutely loved the story, and I am looking forward to Ms Betts' next novel.
Absolutely loved the story, and I am looking forward to Ms Betts' next novel.
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1600's London from a different angle
I never tire of reading about this period in history in London. Charlotte Betts has given the events of London during the plague and Great Fire a new angle. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DizzyC
Totally absorbing historical English novel
This is a combination of a historical and a romcom type novel but so well written and absorbing that I have already pre-ordered the sequel. Read more
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Couldn't Put it Down
What a wonderful, page turning story. For twenty four hours I was completely transported into this family, their fears of contracting the plague, their dedication to the care of... Read more
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wow!
Disappointed now that I have finished this book and that the next one is not yet available.A wonderful,vivid story that I could picture throughout,it brought history alive. Read more
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Plagued with passion
Oh lovely - what a satisfying read throughout!
I have spent the last few days living alongside Susannah the apothecary's daughter in plague ridden, pestilent, malodorous... Read more
I have spent the last few days living alongside Susannah the apothecary's daughter in plague ridden, pestilent, malodorous... Read more
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Excellent.
I Loved this book, read it in two nights! Disappointed that I can't start the sequel straight away! Really enjoyed the characters, the story line and the historical setting which... Read more
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Wonderfully evocative...
Set against the back drop of Restoration England , this book brings to life the sights and smells of a teeming city. Read more
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The Apothecary's Daughter delights the senses
I love the design of this book, which makes a change from headless women or vast expanses of flowing skirt. Read more
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Great Novel.
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