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A review by diaryofthebookdragon
Summerset Abbey by T.J. Brown
3.0
Summary of this books sounds great. Although I did not watch 'Downton Abbey' I still expected to like this book and hoped to see some interesting insights into customs of Edwardian English society. But 'Summerset Abbey' surprised me because instead of three independent, strong women that should think ahead of their age, I got three pampered young girls, that were sheltered from society by their father/guardian Sir Philip.
When Sir Philip dies, his daughters Rowena & Victoria and their childhood companion Prudence (daughter of their governess who grew up with them) will get a sobering reality check. Moving to Summerset Abbey to live with their uncle will find them struggling to fit in. This book was not easy to read - it was depressing and feeling of powerlessness was overwhelming.
My rating: 2.5 stars (too depressing for my taste, but writing was very good)
Will I be reading next book in series? Not sure, I am contemplating to read the next book [b:A Bloom in Winter|15803193|Summerset Abbey A Bloom in Winter (Summerset Abbey, #2)|T.J. Brown|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1356512964s/15803193.jpg|21526127] just so I could see something nice happening to main characters in the future.
Disclaimer: I was given a free eBook by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for a honest review.
When Sir Philip dies, his daughters Rowena & Victoria and their childhood companion Prudence (daughter of their governess who grew up with them) will get a sobering reality check. Moving to Summerset Abbey to live with their uncle will find them struggling to fit in. This book was not easy to read - it was depressing and feeling of powerlessness was overwhelming.
My rating: 2.5 stars (too depressing for my taste, but writing was very good)
Will I be reading next book in series? Not sure, I am contemplating to read the next book [b:A Bloom in Winter|15803193|Summerset Abbey A Bloom in Winter (Summerset Abbey, #2)|T.J. Brown|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1356512964s/15803193.jpg|21526127] just so I could see something nice happening to main characters in the future.
Disclaimer: I was given a free eBook by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for a honest review.