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A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure by Angela Bell
5.0
A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventures by Author Angela Bell
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"Miss Clara Marie Stanton's family may be eccentric, but they certainly aren't insane.
London, England, 1860
When Clara's ex-fiancé begins to spread rumors that her family suffers from hereditary insanity, it's all she can do to protect them from his desperate schemes, society's prejudice, and a lifetime in an asylum. Then Clara's Grandfather Drosselmeyer brings on an apprentice with a mechanical leg, and all pretense of normalcy takes wing."
If I could, I would give this book 100 gold stars! You will be hard-pressed to find a book as captivating and moving as this book is right here.
Now that I am finished with this book, I am both euphoric and sad - I did not want the adventure to end! Rarely have I had a book suck me into it in this way. I truly felt like I was on the streets of London with Cara, Grand, Mrs. S, and Mr. Arthur. I read the book in two sittings and for a mom of two rambunctious boys, that is a feat! My emotions went on the BEST rollercoaster. The witty banter had me literally laughing out loud - something I've never done before with a book! The way Miss Bell wrote the characters, I felt as if I were sitting beside them in real-time. They were my personal friends and adventure companions! I was entrenched in both anxiety and joy - wonder and amusement!
The faith aspect in this story is a center point instead of just lightly sprinkled in. It will both move you and convict you!
Angela Bell has such a way with words. I'm not much of a visual person but her ability to describe architecture and settings so explicitly had me picturing dreamy city landscapes and awe-inspiring cathedrals with ease!
Get this book. Read this book. You will NOT regret it!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Miss Clara Marie Stanton's family may be eccentric, but they certainly aren't insane.
London, England, 1860
When Clara's ex-fiancé begins to spread rumors that her family suffers from hereditary insanity, it's all she can do to protect them from his desperate schemes, society's prejudice, and a lifetime in an asylum. Then Clara's Grandfather Drosselmeyer brings on an apprentice with a mechanical leg, and all pretense of normalcy takes wing."
If I could, I would give this book 100 gold stars! You will be hard-pressed to find a book as captivating and moving as this book is right here.
Now that I am finished with this book, I am both euphoric and sad - I did not want the adventure to end! Rarely have I had a book suck me into it in this way. I truly felt like I was on the streets of London with Cara, Grand, Mrs. S, and Mr. Arthur. I read the book in two sittings and for a mom of two rambunctious boys, that is a feat! My emotions went on the BEST rollercoaster. The witty banter had me literally laughing out loud - something I've never done before with a book! The way Miss Bell wrote the characters, I felt as if I were sitting beside them in real-time. They were my personal friends and adventure companions! I was entrenched in both anxiety and joy - wonder and amusement!
The faith aspect in this story is a center point instead of just lightly sprinkled in. It will both move you and convict you!
Angela Bell has such a way with words. I'm not much of a visual person but her ability to describe architecture and settings so explicitly had me picturing dreamy city landscapes and awe-inspiring cathedrals with ease!
Get this book. Read this book. You will NOT regret it!