Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20373 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

Sunday Times
'A refreshingly sharp novel: warm, funny and moving.'

Observer
'Bessy Buckley is gloriously gobby . . . An ebullient antidote to
all those po-faced historical sagas.'

Guardian
'Bessy is an irrepressible heroine with a ribald eye for the
ridiculous . . . Her voice is the book's triumph.'

Customer Reviews

4 1/2 stars or maybe 4 3/4
I enjoyed this a lot even though I felt a wee bit let down at the end, don't know maybe I expected some bigger twist as a conclusion. but still good, would recommend it. It's not Fingersmith but if you liked that you'll probably like this one too. I loved Bessy the main character, she's very funny and got guts.

very entertaining
I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel. I wouldnt usually read this type of book but im very glad that I purchased it. I found it very entertaining all the way through and sniggered at Bessy's bawdy remarks on her observations on her life previously and her new and rather peculiar existence at Castle Haivers. Bessy character is funny and mischievious and she treats her mistress at times with disdain, wonderment and loyalty to the end. Definetly a recommended read!

Absolutely brilliant
It is a long time since I have enjoyed a book this much. The narrative voice is superb; so authentic and engaging. I loved this. It's a great story and a real joy to read. It deserves far more recognition than it has had so far. I cannot understand why anyone would not love this; it's a delight!!