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Cecily by Annie Garthwaite

challenging tense slow-paced

4.0

Despite a slow pace, this is a look at an unheard of woman from history, with her story really well developed out so it's a fascinating look at the almost Machiavellian Cecily's scheming on behalf of her husband and then her children for increased power and status in 1600's England. Really enjoyed the historical background (it opens on the burning of Joan of Arc), as this is a time period I didn't know much about so a little bit of Google research paid dividends but its not necessary if just enjoying as is. 
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