Those who enjoy the historical fiction genre will, undoubtedly, love his book. Focusing on two 19th century sisters, who came into their own in the early 20th century, the book is well-researched and engagingly written. The “it girls” referred to are Elinor and Lucille Sutherland from the Isle of Jersey. Beautiful and intelligent, they took the world by storm on their own terms. They were each celebrities in their time.
Lucy would become known as Lucille, a world renowned fashion designer fur the rich and famous. She made an advantageous marriage to Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon and lived a near fairy tale life, but one that would be marked by scandal after her ill-fated voyage on the Titanic.
Her sister Elinor would make a bad marriage and be unlucky in love but would go one to write a number of racy and scandalous novels, becoming a well known authoress. She then went on to Hollywood, where she would be celebrated for her work and becomes involved in writing quite a number of well-received screenplay.
This book tells the their stories, and the tale is definitely engaging. They led really interesting lives in a time when women were often not mistresses of their own destinies. Somehow these women managed to live exciting and full lives. The story of their lives is riveting. The book kept me turning the pages with pleasure.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019
Having recently finished reading Karen Harper's The Queen's Governess and was thoroughly impressed, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this new release of hers.Was not familiar with the provocative Sutherland sisters, Nellie and Lucy, whose lives are a fascinating read on feminism in the Victorian Era. Their trailblazing independence is an inspiration to the modern day woman. Loved the focus on forging their own careers despite the fact that such a thing was looked down on for women of a certain class. The book opens upon meeting their muse Lily Langtry who sets the stage for the life they would lead.Harper definitely has a talent for writing a good romance novel. She is almost like a big sister giving advice on which men to watch out for. I think she is an author who has truly found love because her life experience shines through her writing. The conversations with the Victorian men and their poetic words and chivalry manners had me swooning. Loved the naughty skinny dipping scene.Were there points early on in the novel that the writing was rushed and not fluid - Yes. But I blame the editor for those issues more than the writer. At the beginning of "It Girls" Harper tends to drop facts rather than weaving them into the story line. In spite of these minor flaws, the subject matter was so enthralling that I couldn’t put the book down. I became obsessed with the incredible story of these two amazing women’s lives.Fans of Downton Abbey will love this fast paced read. Travels from London to Paris, Croatia even and ending in the Jazz Age of Hollywood, there's something for everyone here.
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Was not familiar with the provocative Sutherland sisters, Nellie and Lucy, whose lives are a fascinating read on feminism in the Victorian Era. Their trailblazing independence is an inspiration to the modern day woman. Loved the focus on forging their own careers despite the fact that such a thing was looked down on for women of a certain class. The book opens upon meeting their muse Lily Langtry who sets the stage for the life they would lead.
Harper definitely has a talent for writing a good romance novel. She is almost like a big sister giving advice on which men to watch out for. I think she is an author who has truly found love because her life experience shines through her writing. The conversations with the Victorian men and their poetic words and chivalry manners had me swooning. Loved the naughty skinny dipping scene.
Were there points early on in the novel that the writing was rushed and not fluid - Yes. But I blame the editor for those issues more than the writer. At the beginning of "It Girls" Harper tends to drop facts rather than weaving them into the story line. In spite of these minor flaws, the subject matter was so enthralling that I couldn’t put the book down. I became obsessed with the incredible story of these two amazing women’s lives.
Fans of Downton Abbey will love this fast paced read. Travels from London to Paris, Croatia even and ending in the Jazz Age of Hollywood, there's something for everyone here.
Glamorous Jetsetting True Story of Celebrity Sutherland Sisters in the Victorian Era
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 24, 2019
Having recently finished reading Karen Harper's The Queen's Governess and was thoroughly impressed, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this new release of hers.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 24, 2019
Was not familiar with the provocative Sutherland sisters, Nellie and Lucy, whose lives are a fascinating read on feminism in the Victorian Era. Their trailblazing independence is an inspiration to the modern day woman. Loved the focus on forging their own careers despite the fact that such a thing was looked down on for women of a certain class. The book opens upon meeting their muse Lily Langtry who sets the stage for the life they would lead.
Harper definitely has a talent for writing a good romance novel. She is almost like a big sister giving advice on which men to watch out for. I think she is an author who has truly found love because her life experience shines through her writing. The conversations with the Victorian men and their poetic words and chivalry manners had me swooning. Loved the naughty skinny dipping scene.
Were there points early on in the novel that the writing was rushed and not fluid - Yes. But I blame the editor for those issues more than the writer. At the beginning of "It Girls" Harper tends to drop facts rather than weaving them into the story line. In spite of these minor flaws, the subject matter was so enthralling that I couldn’t put the book down. I became obsessed with the incredible story of these two amazing women’s lives.
Fans of Downton Abbey will love this fast paced read. Travels from London to Paris, Croatia even and ending in the Jazz Age of Hollywood, there's something for everyone here.
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