Helpful Score: 2
What a wonderful story! A writer tells the story she is writing, so the point of view switches back and forth in time, seamlessly. The characters are vivid, and you feel their emotions as they do, worry about the political situation... it is so disappointing to know that folks will have a hard time locating a copy of this, because I think any fan of historical fiction would enjoy this very much. Susanna Kearsley has a great way with characterization, and knows just how much descriptive narrative is enough. If you see this book, grab it (or the Canadian version, The Winter Sea)!
