A review by fiberreader
The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin

3.0

I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, the beginning seems to be stealing things left and right from both Downton Abbey and [b:The Age of Innocence|53835|The Age of Innocence|Edith Wharton|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1388248423s/53835.jpg|1959512]. I was also annoyed throughout the book by a preponderance of comma splices (the editor in me could not just read over those). On the other hand, the story was light and engaging and quite a departure from last book I read, which was quite heavy and dark, so it served as a good palate cleanser. I'd say this is a good read for the beach or a vacation, but if you're seeking true originality or fine literature, this isn't it.