Julian Fellowes

Oh dear, what a disappointment. What dreadful people! I expected more from the creator of Downton Abbey but of course, with no real story, no big names playing aristocrats and swishing about in grand crinolines, then this is all there is.

I really enjoyed listening to this book narrated by Juliet Stevenson, although mainly set in the Victorian era I did think it reminded me a bit of Georgette Heyer in that it was a lot to do with social position and what was acceptable within high society. My only criticism is not a great deal happened, in that it's a fairly small story with a limited cast of characters. That said I would recommend it and a solid 4 stars for me

Great holiday read. Probably a bit predictable but good fun and satisfying ending.

1944