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Secrets of the Chocolate House
by Paula Brackston
We’re back with Xanthe in another jaunt to the 17th century.
I enjoy these wholesome, time travel novels. The author has written the characters with authenticity- not just in the period piece woven throughout but as part of their personalities.
Often book two in a series tends to lack - character development runs astray and themes get jumbled. This isn’t the case here. Book two was just as enjoyable as the first and the storyline remains strong throughout.
It took longer than I expected to wrap up at the end. I was surprised to find that when the main story ended, I still had over an hour’s worth more to go.
The ends were tied up nicely and i look forward to the next installment.
The British countryside is as much a character in these stories as Xanthe herself. I love the details of a place so foreign to me. It provides a sense of comfort and simplicity that I have found I’m longing for.
The simple High Street and markets boast of a community uncomplicated by the turmoil I see in my own. Paula Brackston provides a deserving respite we’ve all more than earned.
For lovers of cozies, this will add layers to the decent and innocent genre you’ve come to enjoy. Adding in the excitement of time travel and the genuineness of historical fiction. All round great read.
I enjoy these wholesome, time travel novels. The author has written the characters with authenticity- not just in the period piece woven throughout but as part of their personalities.
Often book two in a series tends to lack - character development runs astray and themes get jumbled. This isn’t the case here. Book two was just as enjoyable as the first and the storyline remains strong throughout.
It took longer than I expected to wrap up at the end. I was surprised to find that when the main story ended, I still had over an hour’s worth more to go.
The ends were tied up nicely and i look forward to the next installment.
The British countryside is as much a character in these stories as Xanthe herself. I love the details of a place so foreign to me. It provides a sense of comfort and simplicity that I have found I’m longing for.
The simple High Street and markets boast of a community uncomplicated by the turmoil I see in my own. Paula Brackston provides a deserving respite we’ve all more than earned.
For lovers of cozies, this will add layers to the decent and innocent genre you’ve come to enjoy. Adding in the excitement of time travel and the genuineness of historical fiction. All round great read.