Set in Edwardian London (often in a cemetery, hence the angels) a drama unfolds, recounted in turns by members of two middle-class families, their servants and a grave-digger's son. Disconcerting intrusion of modern/American English in the supposedly Edwardian narrative and dialogue and the 'working class' language doesn't ring true. The Edwardian lifestyle is rather more convincingly portrayed. The suffragette movement is a strong theme and I found this fascinating and greatly enjoyed the book overall.
(Wendy Swann - bwl 25 August 2004 ) |
