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Without A Summer (2013)

by Mary Robinette Kowal(Favorite Author)

3.95 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0765334151 (ISBN13: 9780765334152)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Tor Books

series

Glamourist Histories

review 1: All I have to say is that Mary Robinette Kowal is BRILLIANT. This story combines history and fantasy so effortlessly that I have to remind myself that glamour isn't real! The language she used transported me to a time of genteel manners and propriety. Her turns of phrase were so perfect and her description of details so exact that I truly felt immersed in the time and the city. But most of all, I love Jane and Vincent. Immensely. I love that the story portrays such a true marriage - the ups and downs and struggles and forgiveness and commitment... It is a beautiful thing. And Ms. Kowal shares it with such delicacy and tact that I just sit and marvel. Yes, the story is about Jane and Vincent's relationship, finding a suitable husband for her sister, tense relations with Vin... morecent's family, the unseasonable cold being blamed on the coldmongers, and riots in the streets; but the story is about so much more: love, forgiveness, racism, judgement, persecution, abuse, and compassion to name a few. It is just brilliant, and everyone should read it.
review 2: Very nice continuation of Mary Robinette Kowal's series, which combines Regency romance with a bit of a fantastical twist, and lots of Austin-plotting. In this case, Jane and her husband Vincent go to London, bringing along her younger sister, who is pining for love or at least diversion. Once settled in London, Jane must juggle between her commissioned work for an Irish family and keeping her sister happy, which seems increasingly difficult. Vincent must confront and best his father, who turns out to be a truly evil villain. Add an old fashioned court case, accusations of treason, and an ambitious march on the palace by low-paid workers and you have the makings of a great read! less

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