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kalliste's review
3.0
The Spirited Mrs Pringle was an ok read. I initially picked it up because I love books told from multiple perspectives.
Unfortunately, The Spirited Mrs Pringle just went on and on and on. It meandered and over 100s of pages not a lot seemed to happen. At about 80% I wondered how it would all end as nothing really seemed to be coming together.
Cora (one our of protagonists) also wasn't particularly likeable. Though I did enjoy some of the other characters in the book, and Amelia's side of the story was interesting. It would have been good to see more of her and the suffrage movement. Or even more about spiritualism. Something more than the day to day of Cora.
Unfortunately, The Spirited Mrs Pringle just went on and on and on. It meandered and over 100s of pages not a lot seemed to happen. At about 80% I wondered how it would all end as nothing really seemed to be coming together.
Cora (one our of protagonists) also wasn't particularly likeable. Though I did enjoy some of the other characters in the book, and Amelia's side of the story was interesting. It would have been good to see more of her and the suffrage movement. Or even more about spiritualism. Something more than the day to day of Cora.
bonniereads777's review
5.0
The Spirited Mrs. Pringle is a witty, fun, and engaging look at a woman thrown into hard times in Victorian London, the way she rises to fame, and the lessons she learns along the way. It is also the story of a reporter, Amelia Baxter, who is hot on Cora Pringle’s heels, determined to rip away the facade, no matter what the cost. The characters jump off the page, and the reader is caught up immediately in the wit, sarcasm, and romance. The cunning and ambitious Cora Pringle is a manipulative delight of a character who is surrounded by a superb cast. Fans of Victorian romance with a clever twist will not want to pass this up.
I received a free copy of this book via HFVBT Blog Tours. My review is voluntary and my opinions are my own.
I received a free copy of this book via HFVBT Blog Tours. My review is voluntary and my opinions are my own.
aswhitesell's review
4.0
My thanks to the publisher and Goodreads for the giveaway of this Kindle book, in exchange for my honest review.
Set in the late 1800s, this is the delightfully entertaining tale of the social climbing, newly widowed Cora Pringle. Finding herself without income, she becomes a spiritualist who may or may not actually communicate with the dead.
The characters and scenes are vividly, colorfully drawn. The book is full of surprises. Take a chance on this one!
Set in the late 1800s, this is the delightfully entertaining tale of the social climbing, newly widowed Cora Pringle. Finding herself without income, she becomes a spiritualist who may or may not actually communicate with the dead.
The characters and scenes are vividly, colorfully drawn. The book is full of surprises. Take a chance on this one!
chelz286's review
4.0
The spirited Mrs. Pringle is quite the finagler! Cora is not one to be told what to do as a woman and is quite outspoken. Her husband dies of a heart attack, and although the marriage was more of convenience she did have some heart, but quickly finds out that she has been left a widow with nothing. He had secrets of his own, and now Cora must figure out a way to survive, as she is being evicted from the house and she has had two marriage proposals and her husband is hardly cold in the ground.
Deciding to not take the proposal for wealth or convenience she decides to take refuge with her admirer, as all of her friends have turned their backs and she really has no other place to turn at this point. But things are not as he had made them appear, and now she is questioning her decision of turning down the other marriage proposal. The two are desperate in that they do not have much funds to live off of, and they are lying to most they come in contact with.
Mrs. Pringle realizes that that she can put her acting skills to use and with the help of her new beau, Everette their scheme works, they are able to contact the dead for others. Until a reporter knows something smells and does all she can to oust them, and they are then worse off then before- as she has been shown to be a fraud and once again people are turning their backs.
However, during her brief time as the Spirited Mrs. Pringle, she did catch the eye of someone who is interested in putting her talents to use. She cannot refuse this offer, and she is now being turned into the showcase, the main attraction until this reporter once again sniffs her out. Everette are back to being penniless and working for work to have enough to eat each day. Cora is really questioning her decision on sticking with Everette and makes a hasty decision to re-invent herself one more time- this time there is no trickery involved.
Thank you to HFVBT for the invite, and to the author for the free ebook.
Deciding to not take the proposal for wealth or convenience she decides to take refuge with her admirer, as all of her friends have turned their backs and she really has no other place to turn at this point. But things are not as he had made them appear, and now she is questioning her decision of turning down the other marriage proposal. The two are desperate in that they do not have much funds to live off of, and they are lying to most they come in contact with.
Mrs. Pringle realizes that that she can put her acting skills to use and with the help of her new beau, Everette their scheme works, they are able to contact the dead for others. Until a reporter knows something smells and does all she can to oust them, and they are then worse off then before- as she has been shown to be a fraud and once again people are turning their backs.
However, during her brief time as the Spirited Mrs. Pringle, she did catch the eye of someone who is interested in putting her talents to use. She cannot refuse this offer, and she is now being turned into the showcase, the main attraction until this reporter once again sniffs her out. Everette are back to being penniless and working for work to have enough to eat each day. Cora is really questioning her decision on sticking with Everette and makes a hasty decision to re-invent herself one more time- this time there is no trickery involved.
Thank you to HFVBT for the invite, and to the author for the free ebook.
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