A review by jenlouisegallant
Unmentionable: The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners by Therese Oneill

4.0

So I've finally finished this and I loved it. If only all my history textbooks in university had been this funny I would have probably done a History major to go with my English major. It actually reminded me of my women's history class and the papers I wrote both of women's fashion in the 19th century and on Beaton's Household book, and maids of all work. Makes me kind of miss history class. I'll have to pick up more non-fiction on this topic. This book gives you the dirty, and gritty facts about the Victorian era, which we like to dream as a romantic period. It was far from romantic most of the time. I think the author managed to be both humourous and tasteful when writing this book. I will definitely read more from her if she publishes more.