LeAnn L. (Fictionite) reviewed on 12/20/2006 + 60 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

The book is set in East London 1888 and centers around the life of a poor, young woman who works in a tea factory. Her life is shattered when the actions of a dark and brutal man destroy everything and everyone she holds dear. Fearing for her life, she flees to New York where she rises from a small shop owner to the top of Manhattan's tea trade. But, her ghosts won't let her relax until she has her revenge. She returns to London to silence her enemy in a deadly confrontation.

This book may sound a bit corny, but it's incredibly good. The description on the back cover doesn't include that a major theme in the book revolves around Jack the Ripper and his gruesome murders. This book is so well written that I read half of it in one night and had to force myself to put it down. There are no slow parts, and the main characters are well developed. The central character, Fiona, has both the worst luck and best luck in life. Unless you live a sheltered life, you will surely be able to identify with Fiona because the problems she encounters and survives could happen in real life to anyone. Feel free to email with any questions. ~LeAnn

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