A review by robinlovesreading
The Paris Wife by Meghan Masterson
5.0
Livia travels with her husband to Paris as he attends business. Livia grew up on the Italian countryside as a daughter of a doctor. For years she worked alongside her father and this helps her to notice something quite dangerous at an Emperor's dinner - Livia notices that highly poisonous nightshade berries are mixed in with a bowl of fruit. Is someone trying to kill the Emporer's mistress Elisabetta, and if so, Livia just saved her life. However, the attempts do not stop there and Elisabetta is soon poisoned.
While Livia is now concerned with Elisabetta’s safety, she is also contending with a new and unconventional marriage as well being in the early stage of pregnancy. Her life has changed quickly and she is undergoing more than one adjustment. Livia's husband Niccolo is quite attentive, but their marriage is truly lacking.
Livia's extensive knowledge of plants and medicine is in sharp contrast to 1850's Paris. What is more is that each chapter is preceeded with quotes from Livia's journal. She was a true apothecary and her knowledge held no bounds. The Paris Wife is a muli-faceted story and includes mystery, a wonderful love story and proves the bonds of true friendship. The plot is complex and the developments are intriguing. Whether the story unravels Livia's past or focuses on the plot against the Emperor, the story moves at a wonderful pace and truly captured my attention throughout.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
While Livia is now concerned with Elisabetta’s safety, she is also contending with a new and unconventional marriage as well being in the early stage of pregnancy. Her life has changed quickly and she is undergoing more than one adjustment. Livia's husband Niccolo is quite attentive, but their marriage is truly lacking.
Livia's extensive knowledge of plants and medicine is in sharp contrast to 1850's Paris. What is more is that each chapter is preceeded with quotes from Livia's journal. She was a true apothecary and her knowledge held no bounds. The Paris Wife is a muli-faceted story and includes mystery, a wonderful love story and proves the bonds of true friendship. The plot is complex and the developments are intriguing. Whether the story unravels Livia's past or focuses on the plot against the Emperor, the story moves at a wonderful pace and truly captured my attention throughout.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.