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The Glittering Hour
by Iona Grey
RATING: 4.5
2019; St. Martin's Press/Thomas Dunne Books
“Footfalls echo in the memory Down the passage we did not take, Towards the door we never opened Into the rose garden" T.S. Eliot
The Glittering Hour is a gorgeous read, just like all the different book covers associated with the title. Grey captures you from the first word to the last. It is written well, with the lavish drama of the 1920s. Selina is one of the Young Bright Things in Britain spending their days asleep and nights drinking, partying and getting into trouble. After losing her brother to the Great War, she is lost, as much as her mother becomes more strict. She wants her to act like a lady and marry well. One night Selina meets a poor young artist and they both fall hopelessly in love. Yet, the obstacles in their way seem to be too large. Weaved into this love story, eleven years later, is Selina's daughter, Alice. Alice is staying with her maternal grandparents while her parents travel for her father's job. She does not feel loved or wanted there, and cannot wait till her mother is back. To keep her occupied, Selina send her letters with a scavenger hunt. Alice starts to learn more about her mother and how her parents met.
I started this audiobook while I was doing chores, but spent the rest of the day making up chores to keep listening. I wasn't always fond of Selina and was scoffing a few times over her choices, but I loved Alice and Lawrence. Alice reminds me of a [a:Frances Hodgson Burnett|2041|Frances Hodgson Burnett|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1197934848p2/2041.jpg] heroine, so not only brought back good memories, but made her endearing. I was invested in this story mostly because of Alice. With her meanie maternal grandmother, this added to the fairy tale tone of the story. I enjoyed the writing, the era, the story and characters so I would recommend you add this to your TBR list!
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2019; St. Martin's Press/Thomas Dunne Books
“Footfalls echo in the memory Down the passage we did not take, Towards the door we never opened Into the rose garden" T.S. Eliot
The Glittering Hour is a gorgeous read, just like all the different book covers associated with the title. Grey captures you from the first word to the last. It is written well, with the lavish drama of the 1920s. Selina is one of the Young Bright Things in Britain spending their days asleep and nights drinking, partying and getting into trouble. After losing her brother to the Great War, she is lost, as much as her mother becomes more strict. She wants her to act like a lady and marry well. One night Selina meets a poor young artist and they both fall hopelessly in love. Yet, the obstacles in their way seem to be too large. Weaved into this love story, eleven years later, is Selina's daughter, Alice. Alice is staying with her maternal grandparents while her parents travel for her father's job. She does not feel loved or wanted there, and cannot wait till her mother is back. To keep her occupied, Selina send her letters with a scavenger hunt. Alice starts to learn more about her mother and how her parents met.
I started this audiobook while I was doing chores, but spent the rest of the day making up chores to keep listening. I wasn't always fond of Selina and was scoffing a few times over her choices, but I loved Alice and Lawrence. Alice reminds me of a [a:Frances Hodgson Burnett|2041|Frances Hodgson Burnett|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1197934848p2/2041.jpg] heroine, so not only brought back good memories, but made her endearing. I was invested in this story mostly because of Alice. With her meanie maternal grandmother, this added to the fairy tale tone of the story. I enjoyed the writing, the era, the story and characters so I would recommend you add this to your TBR list!
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***