The Palace of Lost Dreams is set in 18 Century India. Written by Charlotte Betts, this novel tells the story of Beatrice Sinclair, a young grieving widow who is financially destitute. She travels from Hampshire to Hyderabad in order to visit her brother who is employed by the British East India Company.
When she arrives in Hyderabad she is surprised to find that he has married a local girl and is live by in his wife’s extended family home, a dilapidated Palace, Jahanara Mahal. Beatrice has to contend with many challenges whilst also coming to terms with the loss of her husband.
As British and French forces go into battle over India’s wealth, Harry Wyndham, ex soldier, now a spy, adds to the complicated challenges which Bee has to cope with. She has to decide where her loyalties lie.
Set in a period of a globalising textile industry and the impact this will have upon the Indian industry this romance focuses on a strong female influence - the heroine and other women are all emotionally strong, determined not to rely upon men. Romantically realistic for this period there are bruised kisses and lots of misunderstandings.
I received this book via Netgalley and Little Brown Book Group in exchange for a honest review. #netgalley #ThePalaceOfLostDreams
Set in a period of a globalising textile industry and the impact this will have upon the Indian industry this romance focuses on a strong female influence - the heroine and other women are all emotionally strong, determined not to rely upon men. Romantically realistic for this period there are bruised kisses and lots of misunderstandings.
I received this book via Netgalley and Little Brown Book Group in exchange for a honest review. #netgalley #ThePalaceOfLostDreams
Great review Susan. Romances in that era are always interesting isn't it.
ReplyDeleteCertainly will be reading - sounds a dream read - great review
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