Jennifer M. (Kaydence) reviewed on + 380 more book reviews
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Summary:
Edna throws a wild party in hopes of finding a new lover. Unfortunately, the one she finds doesn't really seem the same as those that she has had before. As she deals with her disappointments, she invents a relationship with Laura Kelley. Laura Kelley is a seamstress that is supposedly making the clothing for Millay's next tour. Laura is an unwed single mother that is the town gossip. One misjudgement led her to become a fallen beauty, and Edna needs to figure out what her own emotional baggage means.
My thoughts:
I'm unsure about this book. There were times that I was really sucked in, but others were I didn't really like the story. Laura's tale is gripping, but Edna in general is not likeable. My favorite part was investigating how social status changed because of small things. It's interesting how one night completely changed everything for Laura where Edna was basically on top the entire time. Another excellent aspect of the story is the seamless mix between history and fiction. As far as I know, almost everything about Edna, with the exception of Laura, is factual.
Edna throws a wild party in hopes of finding a new lover. Unfortunately, the one she finds doesn't really seem the same as those that she has had before. As she deals with her disappointments, she invents a relationship with Laura Kelley. Laura Kelley is a seamstress that is supposedly making the clothing for Millay's next tour. Laura is an unwed single mother that is the town gossip. One misjudgement led her to become a fallen beauty, and Edna needs to figure out what her own emotional baggage means.
My thoughts:
I'm unsure about this book. There were times that I was really sucked in, but others were I didn't really like the story. Laura's tale is gripping, but Edna in general is not likeable. My favorite part was investigating how social status changed because of small things. It's interesting how one night completely changed everything for Laura where Edna was basically on top the entire time. Another excellent aspect of the story is the seamless mix between history and fiction. As far as I know, almost everything about Edna, with the exception of Laura, is factual.
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