Friday, December 3, 2021

The Cartographer's Secret - Tea Cooper

 The Cartographer's Secret - Tea Cooper

She read

Despite it centering on the disappearance of a young woman, this is a very sweet story. Initially, it switches between two timelines, telling  the related stories of Evie Ludgrove in the 1880s and her niece, Lettie in 1911. I thought some of the Evie story a tad tedious, and was glad when Lettie’s tale became primary.  It was interesting to read historical fiction from Australia and I liked the strong female protagonists, Evie, Lettie, and, especially Oliva, Evie’s aunt.   The author’s  descriptions of time and place were evocative; I could almost feel the warm, humid weather and smell many of the scents described. Throw in some family intrigue and this was an enjoyable read.



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