No Angel by Penny Vincenzi
Published by The Overlook Press
Publication Date October 5, 2004
Source: Bought
Genres: Historical Fiction
Goodreads
No Angel is an irresistibly sweeping saga of power, family politics, and passion-a riveting drama and a fervent love story. Celia Lytton is the beautiful and strong-willed daughter of wealthy aristocrats and she is used to getting her way. She moves through life making difficult and often dangerous decisions that affect herself and others-her husband, Oliver, and their children; the destitute Sylvia Miller, whose life is transformed by Celia's intrusion; as well as Oliver's daunting elder sister, who is not all she appears to be; and Sebastian Brooke, for whom Celia makes the most dangerous decision of all.
Impressions While Reading
No Angel by Penny Vincenzi is a a page turner and what I felt to be an accurate account of that time of history. Penny Vincenzi references the woman’s suffrage movement, medicine, social affairs and the after effects of war. There are very few cliff-hanger at the end of No Angel as most have been tied up, but not in a cutesy “It’s A Wonderful Life” kind of way.
Final Impressions
If this had been a stand alone novel, I would be extremely depressed that it was over. Fortunately, it is the first in the Spoils of Time trilogy and therefore have two more books to read in this amazing series.
Oh this does sound really good! One for my wish list! Thanks!