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A review by giselle_reads
A Gilded Lady by Elizabeth Camden
5.0
"A Gilded Lady" did not disappoint as Camden's sequel in the Hope and Glory series where mystery and political intrigue loom in Washington at the fin de siècle. Caroline's life drastically changes course throughout the novel, effectively holding me spellbound and always on the edge of my seat expecting another plot twist.
Camden's sequel pairs beautifully with her first book in the Hope and Glory series with a balanced amount of action, romance, and faith. Even as a history graduate, I had little knowledge of the presidency in America at the turn of the century, and Camden's newest release prompted me to further research such a politically charged period in Washington. Both Caroline and Nathaniel's character development was unrivalled as the two fought to ascertain their own place in life and Camden's addition of other characters from her previous book provide a vastly entertaining and enthralling narrative.
Overall, Camden's second novel in her series is set to suck readers in with complex character development, historical accuracy, and vibrant descriptions. I would have liked Caroline to interact more with Annabelle, but this complex relationship might have drawn the focus away from the former's own narrative and experiences within her own realm, including that of Luke and Nathaniel.
I anticipate Camden's further literary pursuits following this highly regarded release.
Camden's sequel pairs beautifully with her first book in the Hope and Glory series with a balanced amount of action, romance, and faith. Even as a history graduate, I had little knowledge of the presidency in America at the turn of the century, and Camden's newest release prompted me to further research such a politically charged period in Washington. Both Caroline and Nathaniel's character development was unrivalled as the two fought to ascertain their own place in life and Camden's addition of other characters from her previous book provide a vastly entertaining and enthralling narrative.
Overall, Camden's second novel in her series is set to suck readers in with complex character development, historical accuracy, and vibrant descriptions. I would have liked Caroline to interact more with Annabelle, but this complex relationship might have drawn the focus away from the former's own narrative and experiences within her own realm, including that of Luke and Nathaniel.
I anticipate Camden's further literary pursuits following this highly regarded release.