Recently, I've been incredibly guilty of purchasing "cover buys". Mr Peacock'a Possessions may be the latest in a long line, but luckily this story lives up to its beautiful exterior!
I don't know about anyone else but I find that the style of writing matters more to me than the characters or the plot. A spectacular idea can be ruined by poor writing from the author. I'm happy to report that Lydia Syson's writing, and plot, as both wonderful. I've lost count of how many times I was sucked in by her magical words, I struggled to put this book down one I had started to read it.
Until recently I would have never considered myself a particular fan of historical fiction novels, but if I can read more books like this I will certainly consider myself to be a convert!
I don't know about anyone else but I find that the style of writing matters more to me than the characters or the plot. A spectacular idea can be ruined by poor writing from the author. I'm happy to report that Lydia Syson's writing, and plot, as both wonderful. I've lost count of how many times I was sucked in by her magical words, I struggled to put this book down one I had started to read it.
Until recently I would have never considered myself a particular fan of historical fiction novels, but if I can read more books like this I will certainly consider myself to be a convert!