S.R. Mallery writes exquisite historical fiction because she has the unique gift to transport you through time with her writing. This is the third book I’ve now read by this writer and it’s my favorite so far. I love old black-and-white movies and the whole old-Hollywood scene, so I picked up the book knowing I was bound to enjoy it. It did turn out to be an absolute delight, but also, even more than I expected.
Not only does it depict the world of Hollywood in its heyday masterfully, with legendary stars the likes of Valentino and Swanson even making short appearances in it, but it also serves as a proper virtual journey back to this era… The best vehicle to this effect is the language. I relished the dialogue more than anything else, remembering phrases I had last heard years ago when I last binged on James Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, and James Cagney movies.
Reading this book equals a total immersion into the 1920s era – you see people and hear them talk inside your mind in full technicolor and it feels incredibly real. Rosie is a sweet heroine, who loves being around her pets more than she enjoys acting, it seems. I enjoyed her sweet romance with her devoted boyfriend Eddie, and found her relationship with her mother incredibly real, their situation so human and believable.
Rosie’s tender story revolves around the axis of a mysterious murder, which makes this novel a period sweet romance sprinkled with the intriguing elements of a whodunit. If you enjoy either genre, this book is a must! I devoured it from cover to cover. A true gem.
My rating:
5 stars
A sweet period romance with the intrigue of a whodunit!
Do you love murder mysteries or period romances with a touch of family drama? How about stories from Old Hollywood? I think you’ll love this book!
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