A review by sarahs_bookish_life
The Paris Wife by Meghan Masterson
5.0
We are transported to Paris in the 1850's in The Paris Wife. We are introduced to Livia who is newly married and expecting a child. Even though she was born and always lived in Italy, her new husband's job means they have to go to Paris whilst he over sees some work there. I felt for Livia who is a long way from home with no friends or family. The only close person she has with her is her maid, who is more like a sister to her.
There is so many depths to this story. There is more to Livia and her marriage and I was so enthralled as we find out more about her own situation. I loved being taken back in time to how some of the more wealthier people of the times lived and how they dress. I think I was in as much awe of Elisabetta as Livia is and it's great to see things from a woman's perspective in an era where women were to be seen and not heard.
Each chapter has an extract about different plants etc that are used in potions or that are poisonous to people. I found this totally fascinating in itself and I loved Livia's background and history of knowing all about this subject due to her father. It certainly gives the book quite a sinister to feel to it.
The Paris Wife was a wonderfully written and enticing read that I found myself fully absorbed in. When I wasn't reading it, I couldn't help but be thinking about it. I soon got caught up in Livia's world and the story took some unexpected turns that had me eagerly turning the pages. I don't read many historical books that are set in the 1800's but wow, what an enthralling story of which I absolutely love the author's writing style. Loved it!
There is so many depths to this story. There is more to Livia and her marriage and I was so enthralled as we find out more about her own situation. I loved being taken back in time to how some of the more wealthier people of the times lived and how they dress. I think I was in as much awe of Elisabetta as Livia is and it's great to see things from a woman's perspective in an era where women were to be seen and not heard.
Each chapter has an extract about different plants etc that are used in potions or that are poisonous to people. I found this totally fascinating in itself and I loved Livia's background and history of knowing all about this subject due to her father. It certainly gives the book quite a sinister to feel to it.
The Paris Wife was a wonderfully written and enticing read that I found myself fully absorbed in. When I wasn't reading it, I couldn't help but be thinking about it. I soon got caught up in Livia's world and the story took some unexpected turns that had me eagerly turning the pages. I don't read many historical books that are set in the 1800's but wow, what an enthralling story of which I absolutely love the author's writing style. Loved it!