Set
in Spindle Cove on the coast of England in Sussex, beginning in 1813, this is
the story of Violet Winterbottom, who is recovering from having lost her heart
and her innocence to a man who quite suddenly thereafter left England, leaving
her only a short note. She calls him “The Disappointment.”
On the night of the Spindle Cove Christmas ball, a mysterious stranger crashes into the ballroom and collapses at Violet’s feet. He has a remarkable resemblance to The Disappointment and is speaking only Breton. The men of Spindle Cove believe him a spy and are keeping a close watch on him.
This is a well written and intriguing story, albeit with limited characters and a very abrupt ending. Still, it will hold your attention as you learn Violet’s secrets and the mystery of the half-dead stranger is uncovered. Violet is a remarkable heroine who speaks many languages and is determined to get over the man to whom she gave her heart and her virginity.
On the night of the Spindle Cove Christmas ball, a mysterious stranger crashes into the ballroom and collapses at Violet’s feet. He has a remarkable resemblance to The Disappointment and is speaking only Breton. The men of Spindle Cove believe him a spy and are keeping a close watch on him.
This is a well written and intriguing story, albeit with limited characters and a very abrupt ending. Still, it will hold your attention as you learn Violet’s secrets and the mystery of the half-dead stranger is uncovered. Violet is a remarkable heroine who speaks many languages and is determined to get over the man to whom she gave her heart and her virginity.
One
could have wanted more characters and more story. Alas, that is often the case
with a short novella.
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