![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We find a great many ups and downs in the story of Lillian and her family. At the end of two years however Lilly is called home to tend to her ill father. Until that is of course the men find out what her father does. The offer she was waiting for! Lilly takes it and spends two happy years in London, she is flirted with, courted and almost makes several matches. They will sponsor her and dress her, and al of the other wonderful things of a fine lady in London. Lilly is given the chance to go to London and experience a season by her aunt and uncle. Enter the brother of her long missing mother Rosamond. But as the daughter of an Apothecary she isnt sure how she will be able to do so. When we first come upon Lillian Haswell (Lilly) she is a daughter who wishes to do what most daughters do at some time in their life, flee home. Of a young woman just trying to find her way in the world. Julie Klassen weaves a story of emotion, and beauty. The imagery set forth is beautiful and the prose is profound. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of this book is wow. ![]()
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