“This debut novel, set in the early 1900s, is a beautifully written psychological mystery, almost gothic at times. Advertising for 'a reliable wife,' Ralph Truitt, wealthy businessman, gets more than he realizes when Catherine Land steps off the train. Secrets on top of secrets, all revealed in Goolrick's lyrical prose in this a beautiful examination of love and regret.”
-- Leslie Reiner, Inkwood Books, Tampa, FL
And my review...
Eh. For all the twists and treacherous cunning this novel was still boring. None of the characters are very likeable, and maybe that's the point. We're all flawed? I don't know if that's what Goolrick was getting at, but these characters are all seriously damaged. There are so many awful things that happen in the current day where the book is taking place and in the character's pasts, that it's hard to read this book and put it down feeling good. Even though the ending is happy... sort of.
I couldn't recommend you read it and feel good about doing so.
My book club meets to discuss this book at the end of the month. I unfortunately will not be able to attend, because, that's right, I'm getting my back tattooed!!!!
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