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The Thirteenth Husband
by Greer Macallister
There's so many aspects of Aimee Crocker's life that we see in this book that it definitely reads like a novel. However, I was very surprised to learn that Aimee Crocker was a real person, and while she didn't live quite as fantastically as the book lays out, she did have many of the experiences that we read about. I feel that the author fleshes out the story well.
I appreciated the historical context of the novel. We come to the story in 1880, when Aimee is about to find out who her first husband will be. I did find that the social constraints on a wealthy young woman of this time were somewhat loose, but of course, I only know about societal rules from what I've read myself. It sounds as if Aimee's mother pushed her onto Porter, Aimee's first husband, glad to no longer have this burdensome girl that was determined to flaunt all of high society's rules.
There is somewhat of a supernatural aspect to this book. What else is one to expect when Aleister Crowley is a character? While at first glance it may seem out of place in the story, I think everything else that Aimee gets involved in, it really doesn't come at that much of a surprise, and even goes to explain some facets of her earlier life.
I would recommend this book to those that would like to see those who broke free of society's rules, especially for woman. Also, if you like a good historical read about past times in other cultures around the world, I found this book fascinating for that as well.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.
I appreciated the historical context of the novel. We come to the story in 1880, when Aimee is about to find out who her first husband will be. I did find that the social constraints on a wealthy young woman of this time were somewhat loose, but of course, I only know about societal rules from what I've read myself. It sounds as if Aimee's mother pushed her onto Porter, Aimee's first husband, glad to no longer have this burdensome girl that was determined to flaunt all of high society's rules.
There is somewhat of a supernatural aspect to this book. What else is one to expect when Aleister Crowley is a character? While at first glance it may seem out of place in the story, I think everything else that Aimee gets involved in, it really doesn't come at that much of a surprise, and even goes to explain some facets of her earlier life.
I would recommend this book to those that would like to see those who broke free of society's rules, especially for woman. Also, if you like a good historical read about past times in other cultures around the world, I found this book fascinating for that as well.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.