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inkedupmargins 's review for:
Madame Burova
by Ruth Hogan
After reading so much praise about Ruth Hogan’s prior novels, I was happy to receive an ARC copy of Madame Burova from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
Madame Burova’s premise was intriguing. Imelda, a fortune teller, is the only woman who knows the identity of Billie’s true mother. Billie discovers that she is adopted in adulthood after her father’s premature death and sets out to uncover the secrets of her birth parents. The story switches narrations between Billie’s story and Madame Burova and the reader is left guessing if Billie will uncover her parents’ names, let alone their histories.
I appreciated the characters and setting Ruth Hogan established through the varying timelines. I particularly enjoyed the storyline set in the 1970’s on Brighton pier. The whimsy of Madame Burova’s fortune telling trade and her cast of friends was enthralling. The setting coupled with the easygoing plot established a lighthearted tone. The cast truly was the highlight of the story, so this is one to pick up if you are seeking a character driven novel with a unique group of individuals.
Madame Burova’s premise was intriguing. Imelda, a fortune teller, is the only woman who knows the identity of Billie’s true mother. Billie discovers that she is adopted in adulthood after her father’s premature death and sets out to uncover the secrets of her birth parents. The story switches narrations between Billie’s story and Madame Burova and the reader is left guessing if Billie will uncover her parents’ names, let alone their histories.
I appreciated the characters and setting Ruth Hogan established through the varying timelines. I particularly enjoyed the storyline set in the 1970’s on Brighton pier. The whimsy of Madame Burova’s fortune telling trade and her cast of friends was enthralling. The setting coupled with the easygoing plot established a lighthearted tone. The cast truly was the highlight of the story, so this is one to pick up if you are seeking a character driven novel with a unique group of individuals.