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Title: An Utterly Charming, Delightful Read
Review: I first heard of this book when Entertainment Weekly gave it an unheard of A+ rating, and thought it sounded fun. After reading it, I became a D. Smith ADDICT and quickly read everything else (unfortunately, thru the library as they are mostly out-of-print) she'd written. The comparisons to J. Austen are apt, but Smith has her own idiosyncratic style. Cassandra Mortmain is a heroine for all times, though and I can well imagine that I too, will become one of the book's devoted fans who will read and re-read and re-read this book for years to come. Yes it really is that good!! As one reviewer put it so succinctly, "What Chanel is to perfume, Dodie Smith is to charm." Do yourself a big, big favor and discover this utterly delightful book for yourself!
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