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Reviewed on May 1, 2023 | Young Adult
Gr 8 Up—What was Jane Austen missing amongst her tales of slow-burning love and social satire? Active vengeance, of course (also, people who weren't white). This novel tells the story of disgraced Lady Ela Dalvi and her quest for revenge, delivering on both fronts. This Count of Monte Cristo—influenced tale has scheming and twists a-plenty. It also fills London ballrooms with regal folks influenced by England's colonial history, da...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
