This book was really long and wordy. I felt like it could have been streamlined and few places could have been removed. There was very little happiness in the book. After 900 pages, I needed something happy to happen, but every point of light in the book was quickly covered in darkness.

If you enjoy reading characters that are stuck in a rut and can't move on until they have not other option, then this one would be a good read for you.

I enjoy reading characters that evolve. So, this book wasn't a great fit for me personally.

Overall a lackluster offering by Ms. Siddons. I was truly unable to finish the book. I kept skipping pages hoping for a better outcome but was disappointed. Characters are dull and story was too wordy.