Shades of Milk and Honey

I'm generally not a fan of historical fiction, especially of this particular period. But throw magic or science fiction into anything and I'm always happy to give it a go. I love the concept of glamour and the weaving of illusions created by it's proficiency. With the exception of Jane, though come to think of is she's also guilty, the characters all seem to be caricatures of their era. The befuddled by females, but doting father. The ailing from a form of hysteria mother. The overly dramatic always put upon sister. And the gallant, but overbearing array of male characters playing foil to the simpering females. If it weren't for the glamour, I would have abandoned the story early on. But the glamour rises the story above itself. And the dynamic between Vincent and Jane is curious to watch...two trains set on track on a collision course. You see the inevitable result LONG before the two characters are even aware of it. Even as Kowal tries to place a little misdirection in your path. It's a quick read and a nice break between, for me, the more complex scifi options I usually choose.