This was truly an unexpected wonder. From the first page to the last, I was captivated by these two young sisters. It's 1661. Ella and Sadie Appleby live in England. When Ella's employer Thomas Ibbetson dies, she packs up all of his valuables she can carry and flees the countryside taking her sister with her. They mean to disappear in London. Begin fresh new lives. Simple enough plan. However....... What happens between the however and the last page is nothing short of brilliant.
Truly a masterful storyteller. It is a wonder how the author, Deborah Swift was able to introduce so many distinct and colorful characters. Each contributes grandly to the unfolding of our heroine's plight for survival. Titus Ibbetson believes his twin brother to have been murdered and sets out in hot pursuit to bring the murdering sisters to justice. Jay Whitgift offers Ella a job. He seems to be her saving grace but ties to London's underworld, his insatiable greed make him anything but. And Sadie, born with a wine colored birthmark on her face draws the unwanted attention they seek to avoid.
I enjoyed this book immensely. Well worth the read.
Truly a masterful storyteller. It is a wonder how the author, Deborah Swift was able to introduce so many distinct and colorful characters. Each contributes grandly to the unfolding of our heroine's plight for survival. Titus Ibbetson believes his twin brother to have been murdered and sets out in hot pursuit to bring the murdering sisters to justice. Jay Whitgift offers Ella a job. He seems to be her saving grace but ties to London's underworld, his insatiable greed make him anything but. And Sadie, born with a wine colored birthmark on her face draws the unwanted attention they seek to avoid.
I enjoyed this book immensely. Well worth the read.
