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Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

5.0

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I absolutely loved this! Kate Atkinson never disappoints. This was a wild ride through the underbelly of London during the roaring 20s with a large cast of characters who were well-developed and from all walks of life. The story moves quickly and I had a hard time putting this one down. Nellie Coker is the self-made wealthy owner of several London nightclubs and mother to 6 young adult children who are to inherit her empire. Just released from prison, Nellie is anxious to ensure the security of her empire's future while others are anxious to gobble it up by whatever means necessary. Sharp and witty, with mystery and intrigue, murder and a little romance, this would make a fabulous TV series that could be drawn out into a few seasons - and the ending leaves enough room to play with expanding on future storylines for these characters! I would absolutely watch and I'm already imagining the costumes and the set designs! Strongly recommend this to any fans of historical fiction, the 20s, or Kate Atkinson in general. This isn't to be missed!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Kate Atkinson, and Doubleday Books for the advanced e-copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.