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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Tea Cooper's Newest My Favorite Kind of Hist Fic
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Fleur Richards barely has time to be a wife before she becomes a widow. After a whirlwind courtship and a hasty, secret wedding to a handsome Australian soldier, she's shocked to hear that Hugh's been killed in the war. Shaken by grief, she's even more stunned to learn that her humble husband was a wealthy man. With no other family, Hugh's fortune goes to Fleur. It hardly seems fair that she should inherit all Hugh's money when, really, she hardly knew him. With nothing to keep her in England, Fleur decides to take the advice of her husband's solicitor and make her way to Australia. Intent on passing the inheritance to someone more deserving, she determines to find Hugh's kin.
Part of Hugh's property is an abandoned curiosity shop in Sydney that unwittingly captures Fleur's imagination and heart. As she studies its history, she's surprised to discover the place has a dark and mysterious past. Before she can stop herself, Fleur finds herself caught up in its fascinating story. It's a tale of romance, treasure, treachery, and intrigue ... and Fleur won't stop digging until she finds all the answers to the decades-old secret of a captivating, missing gem.
The Woman in the Green Dress by Australian author Tea Cooper is my favorite kind of historical fiction—clean, atmospheric, mysterious, and entertaining. The setting is colorful and exotic, the characters likable (especially the irrepressible Bert) and interesting, the mystery compelling and engrossing. True, I saw most of the plot twists coming. Also true, I didn't care as I just found this novel absorbing and enjoyable. The Woman in the Green Dress is my first book by Cooper, but it will definitely not be my last.
(Readalikes: Hm, I can't think of anything. Can you?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for violence
To the FTC, with love: I received an ARC of The Woman in the Green Dress from the generous folks at Thomas Nelson via those at TLC Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
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I like the sound of this one. I've been watching Downton Abbey lately, so this is all taking place in a similar time period.
ReplyDeleteTrue! I haven't watched Downton Abbey, but maybe I should start. I'd probably enjoy it.
DeleteI think this one sounds very good and I'm going to look for it. Thanks for featuring it!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a good one. I appreciate clean, entertaining reads so I'm looking forward to reading more from this author. My library doesn't have much by her, but I was able to buy a couple of her books on Kindle for under $10. Score!
DeleteYou hooked me at abandoned curiosity shop! Can't wait to read this one. :D
ReplyDeleteRight? It's such a great hook!
DeleteThis sounds like a fun read. I love the idea of a hereditary windfall and an intriguing shop.
ReplyDeleteMe, too! I want a surprise inheritance of something cool like a crumbling old mansion or a mysterious curio shop. Sounds like fun.
DeleteI love the sound of this! I seem to be getting more and more into this type of fiction lately and I'm not sure why.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved these kinds of books, even though I've been veering a lot more toward dark mystery/thrillers lately. I think I need more cleaner, lighter, but still engrossing books in my life!
DeleteI am so glad that you enjoyed this glimpse into Australian history!
ReplyDeleteI really did. I know so little about Australia's history - this book provided an interesting peek and left me hungry for more :) What other good Australian historicals do you recommend?
DeleteThere's one called The Postmistress which is currently on sale on Amazon at the moment for 99c. It's by Alison Stuart
DeleteAll you really needed to say was "this book has an abandoned curiosity shop" and I would have been sold! I am glad that the rest of this sounds really interesting too and I love that it is set in Australia. Definitely adding to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds lovely! Thank you for being on this tour. Sara @ TLC Book Tours
ReplyDeleteWonderful review Susan. I have been enjoying books from the True Colors series. I have this one to read, good to know it is a good one.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommendation!
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