As a reader who predominantly reads fantasy, Stacey Halls never fails to impress me with her work. I generally do not read historical fiction but when I read her books I am always captivated to the very last page.
The book mostly takes place in Urania Cottage, a house founded for the ‘fallen’ women of society, by Charles Dickens and funded by Angela Burdett-Coutts. The chapters flash back and forth between some of the girls who joined the cottage, their previous lives as well as their daily struggles. Additionally, we also get a glimpse into the life of Angela and the matron of the cottage.
Stacey Halls has such a raw and compelling manner of storytelling that I could not choose a favourite character - I loved them all. It was heartwarming to read about how the girls went from such difficult circumstances to a life with hope and new opportunities.
I was not aware of Dickens’ involvement nor Angela Coutts before reading this book, but it has definitely sent me down a rabbit hole after finishing the story. It is quite interesting and I cannot wait to see what Stacey Halls has in store for us next!
Thank you to the publisher for a review copy! I appreciate it!
The book mostly takes place in Urania Cottage, a house founded for the ‘fallen’ women of society, by Charles Dickens and funded by Angela Burdett-Coutts. The chapters flash back and forth between some of the girls who joined the cottage, their previous lives as well as their daily struggles. Additionally, we also get a glimpse into the life of Angela and the matron of the cottage.
Stacey Halls has such a raw and compelling manner of storytelling that I could not choose a favourite character - I loved them all. It was heartwarming to read about how the girls went from such difficult circumstances to a life with hope and new opportunities.
I was not aware of Dickens’ involvement nor Angela Coutts before reading this book, but it has definitely sent me down a rabbit hole after finishing the story. It is quite interesting and I cannot wait to see what Stacey Halls has in store for us next!
Thank you to the publisher for a review copy! I appreciate it!