Winter Garden

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Meanwhile, her friend Rosa finds herself in an unhappy situation, and only her own skill and determination will see her through.

i wish we could've seen more of james, another character i really loved. he might just be my favourite one, actually. 🌹 Kristin Hannah is a powerful storyteller. For some reason I have only read a few of her books, though I have several of them on my Kindle- if they are all as good as this one- I’ll be reading a lot more of Kristin Hannah- especially since older books are working out much better for me than the new releases- by far! I experienced Hannah’s writing slightly more than a year ago when I read The Nightingale and I liked it very much! My friend Leslie then recommended this one as her favorite by the author and I did not think twice and got a copy of the book! Leslie was right because this was hauntingly beautiful! Overall this book is a thought provoking story with harsh realities told in a fantastical world filled with magic. It's beautifully written, I highly recommend this book if you enjoy stories that discuss real issues within a world filled with magic.I liked the ending, which has a healing touch. I recommend this book to fans of historical fiction and fans of strong woman characters. The biggest problem I have with this book is about the very unidimensional feminism. It is quite clear the author wanted to denounce the sexism of this time, but it is a feminism centered on the protagonists, a real egocentric white feminism. Not even a word about racism and colonization of this period, it could have been in the book as Beatrice is traveling, some opportunities was clearly missed here and in the end the book has some really sketchy racist vibes and ... no thank you

What was it like?’ James asked then. ‘In the garden? Did you really see the Spider Queen? The Frost Orchid? The Book of Lost Souls?’ On one hand, there are parts with strong emotional resonance. I’m so fascinated by her choice to begin with end and end with beginning, and the imagery is fantastic in all senses. Best of all was Bell’s commentary on the legal subjugation of women, then and now.We’re located on Marylebone Road, near to Marylebone station, with excellent transport connections. The delectable restaurants, bars and eateries of Marylebone and Baker Street are within easy reach. And many of London’s top tourist attractions are just a stroll away.