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liz_harrison's review against another edition
4.0
Set in 1826 London, a former slave, now housemaid, relates her account of life with the Benham’s after she is accused of their murder. An interesting look at slavery on both sides of the Atlantic and the treatment of those who supposedly found freedom in England. An engaging and interesting read.
njm1993's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ellie_cripps's review against another edition
4.0
Brilliant read from start to finish, the author has a great grip on the time period and creates believable and interesting characters. Can't ask for much more!
jazzyjbox's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
helen35's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
silvertressedbibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
Bravo! 👏🏽 Also, the author's narration on the audiobook was excellent!
themildone's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
thebookishhedgewitch's review against another edition
3.0
This book was good, but the middle drags and feels so slow. It takes a long time for the events leading to the murder to finally start happening. But, I enjoyed the plot and the perspective.