A review by grandmasusan
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis

adventurous emotional funny informative mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

4.5 stars. This author was new to me and I’m looking forward to reading more. Great narration. This was a dual timeline story. Well done, easy to follow.  The author depicted the essences of the different time periods quite well. The book was engaging. The ending was perfect. Loved the characters, one of my favorites was Miss Helen in the latter timeline. She was still commanding, but mellowed toward the end and would laugh at herself. The author’s notes are worth reading if you enjoy history.  Highly recommend.