![]() She offers up a delightful contrast to the stuffy and yet delightfully well-drawn family members that occupy of her aunt's home. Passionate, clever and brave - three words which describe the main character Aurelie Harcourt in Lady Jayne Disappears. All this, and it's offered up in a richly crafted tale and a wonderful heroine. It offers up a layered mystery with plenty of twists, a vividly imagined Victorian setting and memorable characters (to love and hate), and a bit of romance to grab you by the heart. I have a weakness for well-done historical novels, and this one ticks all the boxes. ![]() ![]() This is an incredible debut novel and I am already looking forward to more from this author. When I read the synopsis of this book I was intrigued, but I confess: I was not anticipating to be drawn in as quickly as I was. ![]()
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