This was the first book by Santa Montefiore that I have read and I wasn't sure what to make of it at the beginning as it was about an aristocratic family and I didn't think I would connect with the characters, but I was pleasantly surprised as I found myself wanting to read on to find out what happens! I must admit, I found it a bit hard going in the middle as not much seemed to be happening, but then it seemed to kick off 2/3 of the way through and I couldn't wait to get to the end where there was a great twist (which I never saw coming!!). Really enjoyed this book on the whole and would like to read another of Santa's books to compare! Super predictable. I mean, all us readers knew the truth (about soooo many things, Julius, Dr, Phaedra) and we were just waiting for the characters in the book to catch on.And what about the "ick! factor"? Never addressed by the main characters. Despite a compliment from Julian Fellowes, this reminded me of early Penny Vincenzi, whom I used to devour. Skip unless you really your sopa opera.
What do You think about The Woman From Paris (2013)?
A predictable holiday read worth it for the 50p I paid for from the Combe Florey book mart
—yvonie
Although the writing was poor, the story line had me hooked and I read it to the end.
—Jonnie
Predictable. And a little icky at the end. Not my favorite book by Montefiore.
—Maryzmc
Opnieuw een page turner van Santa Montefiore.
—Yka
