Mistress Suffragette By Diana Forbes

Synopsis:

A young woman without prospects at a ball in the Gilded Age Newport, Rhode Island is a target for a certain kind of “suitor.” At the Memorial Day Ball during the Panic of 1893, impoverished but feisty Penelope Stanton draws the unwanted advances of a villainous millionaire banker who preys on distressed women–the incorrigible Edgar Daggers. Over a series of encounters, he promises Penelope the financial security she craves, but at what cost?

Skilled in the art of flirtation, Edgar is not without his charms, and Penelope is attracted to him against her better judgment. Initially, as Penelope grows into her own in the burgeoning early Women’s Suffrage Movement, Edgar exerts pressure, promising to use his power and access to help her advance. But can he be trusted, or are his words part of an elaborate mind game played between him and his wife? During a glittering age where a woman’s reputation is her most valuable possession, Penelope must decide whether to compromise her principles for love, lust, and the allure of an easier life.

Review:

Splendid, delightful and engaging.

Mistress Suffragette is a wonderful story set in the time when women fought to have a voice while still being dependent on a man. It is a great read and brimming with enlightening historical information. It is brilliantly written in the time setting of the 1890’s during the Gilded Age and the women’s suffragette movement.

The author, Diana Forbes, has woven together a fictional tale with real life historical events. The main character Penelope, is a young woman that is trying to find her way, after her family is hit with hardship. Her choices are not easy nor clear. She has many things that stand to prevent and hinder her progress during this time of struggle for her and her family. During a time when virtue is important, Penelope finds herself attracted to a wealthy married man. Making her life even harder to deal with.

Although there is plenty of interesting and welcome drama written into the story, it is also light hearted, and enchanting

The author depicts and portrays the time and setting in a wonderful beautiful way, pleasing the readers imaginary senses and mind aesthetically. I was more than pleased and felt like I was placed in the setting and time. Which is an important quality in writing for me.

Mistress Suffragette, deals with what was probably the real life way of living in those days. I loved the narrative and the dialog between the characters.

This isn’t just another historical novel, this one is much more captivating, colorful and deep. It is very well written, thoughtful and engaging. The plot is full and complete. The characters are well developed with interesting personalities. The writing and editing is to perfection.

I couldn’t put it down. It was my great escape of the week. I loved it!

Diana Forbes has a unique voice and quality to her writing. Readers will be pleasantly satisfied with this work of art in the form of writing.

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