Lindsay H. (LindsayDawn) reviewed on 5/5/2009 + 26 more book reviews

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I grabbed the book randomly off the shelf, as I was drawn in by the cover and title. Not always the best way to choose a book, but I'm glad I did.
What a neat counterpart to the romance novels of the era. This book takes you through the dark, claustrophic world of servitude and attempting to better one's situation through whatever means it takes.
I liked how I was tossed between characters and plot-lines, it really kept the story moving. It's a very secretive novel and rather like the title suggests, the author wields her dark lantern with skill and verve. The ending is satisfying if not completely illuminating - and this, I think, is a big part of the book's draw.

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