![]() ![]() ![]() And if sometimes the coincidences seem too neat, perhaps not hidden enough, then that is overshadowed by the prose – Jordan's writing is like a warm blanket.Īs with Heather Rose's The Museum of Modern Love, the fascination of an exhibition is the premise for the story's beginning. By then it doesn't matter that you might have already sussed it out if so, it's because Jordan's style invites you to be involved. Though Jordan's characteristic lighthearted approach is in evidence, this is a serious work, at turns historical fiction, at turns romance, and, while not being overtly crime fiction, it has a mystery at its core, and an excellent twist in its finale. The vivid depictions of the cities of New York, Philadelphia and Brisbane, how they smell and what it feels like to be in them at the times depicted, make for a transporting, compelling reading experience. After the brutality of her father, this change of fortune is thrilling to behold.Īll the small historical elements of the era are keenly portrayed, and there is joy whenever the narrative returns to moments Rachel and Inga spent together. Her childhood was impoverished in every sense of the word, but after a shot of luck, a completely different, dazzling new world revealed itself to her. Caddie's decisions are sometimes opaque, her character development inadequately defined, but Rachel's motivations and personality are as clear as a bell. Perhaps it's Caddie's story and perhaps it's Inga's but it is Rachel who has our heart. ![]()
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