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I read this book after listening to the author Rosemary Griggs at a bookshop event. I particularly enjoyed the domestic details and the gentle pace. I loved how the wider political scene is wrapped around the main character's life and there were numerous 'aha' moments as I recognised certain events and characters. I am glad that the author avoided the temptation to over-dramatise some scenes or add in violence just for the sake of it. On to Books 2 and 3 ....

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8617113497?book_show_action=false

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