Title: A Turn of phase to the contrary
Product review: Being a reader who likes historical novels with lyrical prose, I was sure this would be a great read. To the contrary, it was a tedious journey to nowhere. Although the author can turn an improbable phrase, she can't tell an engaging story. I made myself finish the novel and was relieved when the end came. I'm sure the author was trying to bring the novel to life in vivid detail but it became lumbersome just plodding through it. In small sections, the book seems to hold promise, but the overall effect is unsatisfying.
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