I fell entirely into this book. I loved the various narratives for different reasons, and think the author balanced the contemporary setting with the backstory of each character well. I also liked the timeframe in which it was set, which was such a pivotal time in Australian politics. From the opening page of the book, I found the story intriguing and wanted to get to the end to hopefully find out the answers to who killed John Clare.

What a saga! I was all in from the first few pages. The opening scene is compelling and I was intrigued by Grace and her lifestyle. Then I found myself getting a bit confused by all of the characters and had trouble keeping track. The timeline and POV changes a lot, which added to my confusion. But I never lost my interest in what had happened to John and still found all of the Grace bits fascinating. I think this could have been shorter. A slightly tighter narrative would have really ramped up the suspense. Despite that, it was a gripping read at times and I couldn't put it down until the mystery had been unravelled!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this.