Five out of five
An incredibly rich story of love, denial, hate, badly mended hearts, and redemption. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Once I got passed the beginning, which is a little bit dry, and into Mrs. Dean's narrative the story poured out. I ate this up in two days.
It's hard to have complete sympathy for any character in the book, although towards the end the lovers do manage to dredge out some good will from all, after really beastly behavior. If there are lessons here, they are manifold. Favorites, among children, does no one any good. Revenge is a dish that should be left for God, as its repercussions are visited on both the server and the diner. Don't judge a book by its cover, first impressions are often false and a person is much more than their obvious parts.
I highly recommend this. It's a heavier Alcott or Austin. Darker, with a more modern taste for human nature, much more true than the lighter more trustworthy views of the aforementioned ladies, whom I adore but do find niave. If you love Alcott or Austin, but want something a little less sugary and a little more substantial then try this one!
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