A review by ar2chn30713
The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens by Claire Tomalin

4.0

This book was definitely a biography with a definite bend towards detection. Through careful analysis, Tomalin peels away history to find Nelly Ternan. I enjoyed reading about the lengths Dickens went to hide Nelly and maintain his public image. I loved the mental work Tomalin did to bring Nelly to life. The book is a fast and interesting read, touching on many subjects from drama in the Victorian era to transportation and finally, Nelly and her status as mistress along with everything that came after for her. A must read for fans of theatre and literature.