A review by rebecca_isreading
The Velvet Hours by Alyson Richman

4.0

This is the type of historical fiction that I really enjoy. The setting is described beautifully (and with the intriguing history of Marthe de Florian's apartment, the setting is really essential to the book), and the author's interpretation of Marthe makes her a fascinating and incredibly likable character. This book reads quickly, and while the sections featuring Marthe's granddaughter Solange are interesting and lovely, I was always excited to get back to Marthe's story. Advance e-galley provided by Netgalley and the publisher for an honest review.