The Address

I felt like this novel went off the rails a bit for me towards the end, where it felt as though the author was throwing absolutely everything on some sort of “dramatic historical novel” checklist at the reader to make sure everyone was suitably emotionally drained. In general, I found the Sarah Smythe storyline to be more engaging, but overall this was a fun and interesting historical.

A very promising plot ruined by shoddy execution.

I was sorely tempted to not finish this book because it just seemed so tortured. The characters are flat and unlikeable, their interactions stilted and the pace is far too slow given how little actually transpires. And its the worst kind of historical fiction: where the author plays fast and loose with the facts, restructuring reality to suit the plot. Ugh.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for review.