I read this short and sweet novel in one sitting. As an avid reader of histories as well as historical fiction, I can say that this is one of the more enjoyable reads that I've had in a while. The author makes no attempt to portray the story as historically accurate (seeing as it is fiction after all) but the story is very real and well-researched. The author did not try too hard and did not seem to struggle too much with the tension between historical accuracy and telling a great story. This novel is definitely worth your time if you are a fan of historical fiction. It isn't perfect but it's immensely enjoyable.
