A review by archytas
A Chorus of Innocents by Patricia Finney, P.F. Chisholm

4.0

I was worried that this series was running of out fresh possibilities, but by telling much of this from the perspective of Elizabeth Widdrington, this installment finds a raft of new things to explore. Elizabeth herself is wonderfully evoked, with a keen mind and a deep understanding of the dynamics of gender and class relationships in a way that is unrealistic for the men around her. Actually, I would struggle to think of such a respectful and understanding portrait of a woman in a violent relationship in books I've read of a much more literary bent. This theme carries through the book, which explores the politics of the experiences of women and children, and powerfully these resonate across the community. Great stuff, gives me renewed hope for this series.