A review by alyssamakesart
Patience & Esther: An Edwardian Romance by S.W. Searle

informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I keep seeing. “Erotica” brought up in reviews when this is a straight up adult romance. The sex, (while graphic because it is a visual medium) is not the main element of the story. It very much focused on class and woman’s autonomy (and lack thereof) at the turn of the 20th century. Even a side character has a similar thing happening though she is wholly unaware of the privileges she has due to her wealthy family.

Other topics like colonialism, 1st fave UK feminism, etc get brought up too and sit in the novel.