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Another good, leisurely read from the author. There isn't anything terribly complicated about this book. But, that is part of its appeal for me - I read these books as an escape from thinking! Theodosia continues to be likable, as do the other characters.
My only issue is that, at times, this book reads more like a tourist guide to Charleston. I like descriptions of the surrounding environment in books, but this one can be really over the top in terms of the detail about South Carolina. Detail that, really, doesn't add anything to the narration.
Also, fair warning, the characters are all quaintly charming. In fact, at times, they're a bit too charming and "genteel." However, having spent a good portion of my life in the deep south ... this quaint charm isn't all that removed from reality.
I give it 3 stars. Still, I will continue getting the series from my library and reading it.
My only issue is that, at times, this book reads more like a tourist guide to Charleston. I like descriptions of the surrounding environment in books, but this one can be really over the top in terms of the detail about South Carolina. Detail that, really, doesn't add anything to the narration.
Also, fair warning, the characters are all quaintly charming. In fact, at times, they're a bit too charming and "genteel." However, having spent a good portion of my life in the deep south ... this quaint charm isn't all that removed from reality.
I give it 3 stars. Still, I will continue getting the series from my library and reading it.
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