As I work through older reviews on my reading list, I finally got around to this one. This is what stood out in my memory - a graphic sex scene. While it was an okay read, a few aspects fell short for me. The character development felt somewhat lacking, making it harder to fully connect with the story. The pacing of the narrative was fine but didn’t quite draw me in as much as I’d hoped. Overall, it’s a decent book, but not one that left a lasting impression.

I will preface this by saying that at the time (2013) I have not the chance to read this via NetGalley. I managed to track down a copy and this can provide my feedback.

Having persevered through average narrative, and characters and events that should have held my attention for far longer than they did, I was left slightly dissatisfied with the ending. The subject matter at hand (which I have detailed on my blog) could have made for a much stronger storyline. Possibly those unfamiliar with this period of history may find it more to their liking. Kudos for taking on a rather lesser-known female character and period of history; however, sometimes fiction just does not do actual history any justice.