"[An] intriguing coming-of-age story fans of historical drama are sure to enjoy...the novel...[paints] a rich, believable picture of 19th-century life." - USA Today
"Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has delivered to readers a brilliant and glittering jewel of a novel, replete with fascinating historical detail, lush lyrical language, and compelling, complex characters who leap from the page. I was wholly swept away by this story, wishing to race through its gripping plot while also lingering to relish each delicious page. This beautiful novel heralds the entry of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, as the new leading voice in Historical Fiction." - Allison Pataki, New York Times Bestselling author of The Queen's
Fortune
"Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York has looked deep into her own generous impulsive heart to write a compelling story of a young woman who rebels against the restrictive Victorian conventions of her time to find self-fulfilment and love." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer
"Fans of Downton Abbey will revel in everything they love about a big, fat 19th-century yarn." - Kirkus Reviews
"Captivating...A debut historical novel of thought-provoking escapism. The pages turn swiftly." - Booklist
"A tale of daring and determination, set against the glamorous heights, and the harsh restrictions of aristocratic society in the middle years of the British nineteenth century." - Sir Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey
