"This is an outstanding first novel in a new series, and with it comes all the best feelings evoked by good writing: empathy, concern, drive, despair, and ecstasy. It’s the beginning of the best of journeys in historical fiction."
Historical Novel Society
"Compelling … This satisfying read, rich in interpersonal relationships of many kinds, is part romance, part mystery, and part serial-killer thriller."
Diana Tixier Herald, Starred review, Booklist
"Spellbinding… Captivating… The 752 pages were not enough. …But this novel is more than its setting: it also is an enthralling love story, a heartwarming celebration of human kindness, and a wonderfully convoluted world of characters whose destinies are left tantalizingly suspended."
Melinda Bargreen,
Seattle Times "Another meticulously researched period drama with dashes of mystery and romance … Page-turning and atmospheric."
Kirkus Reviews
