Title: Wideacre
Publisher: Touchstone Book
ISBN: 978-0-7432-4929-4
Rating: 7.5 (1 lowest and 10 highest)
I must admit that I adore Ms. Gregory's books. They fascinate me with her ability to dwell into history and manifest a story rich in detail and interest. This book was no exception and rarely disappointed. However, there was disappointment. The book, a first in a trilogy, dealt with a young woman, Beatrice, trying to keep her family home in Georgian England. This is no easy task because of the laws of inheritance. Of course she does not make the right choices (or we wouldn't have a novel), but the wrong choices are terrible. Obviously there is significant money trouble and the author spent a great deal of time and effort on going over this subject. It hit too close to home and I found myself not enjoying the book. I am all for reading the suffering of others and how they make things better. However, I found myself not wanting to read anymore because the character infuriated me with her bad financial decisions. All in all, I would recommend this book and enjoyed it. I hope the next book in the series is better.
My next book I am reading is Bellman & Black by Diane Setterfield which was published by Emily Bester Books and has ISBN: 978-1-4767-1195-9.
Have you read Wideacre? Have you read Bellman & Black? Do you have a book I should ready? Let me know.
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