If I could quit my day job and spend the rest of my
life reading and reviewing I would die a very happy man. So many titles are coming
my way that I always wonder how I’m ever going to keep up but I always do—somehow finding the time and energy. This week’s author is no stranger to Sleaze
Factor, having been discussed in past entries. Her work has always managed to put
a smile on my face as her latest does. THE
ROME AFFAIR (PGC Books/Macmillan) is
what it’s called and I’m going to
review it for you guys, the publishers and NetGalley.
After being released from her job as a tour guide in
Rome, former trained barrister and now blogger extraordinaire Francesca Hackett
accepts to collaborate on the memoirs of her next door neighbor who happens to
be a famed socialite. What starts out as an easy gig soon turns out to be more
than she’s bargained for as she uncovers secrets from a past that could easily alternate
the present. That’s about all I can say of this scintillating gem. As a rule I
just prefer not to give away too much.
To say that I had fun with this one would be an
understatement. The truth of the matter is I had a blast. I devoured the whole
thing in about two days. Ms. Swann delivers a riveting tale of secrets and sins
in which her well-defined characters go at it with sheer efficiency, and her
use of a split-narrative makes for an even bigger treat. I was highly rooting
for the main heroine to find her way as I was as much involved with the socialite/princess’
past life, which BTW, is far from being mundane. In fact, I was so intrigued by
it that nothing else came to matter. If you’re already a Karen Swan’s devotee
you’ll definitely be caught up in the swirl of this character’s charade. If you’re
still a newbie then grabbing this fine piece of commercial fiction will make
you turn the pages just as fast.
THE ROME AFFAIR is now available in Canadian stores. The digital or
print edition will be available everywhere else on June 13th.
Until next post—Martin
2 comments:
As Always I love your reviews!!!!:) One more book to add to my TBR pile... lol!! Keep on your amazing work!
Aw, thx Frédéric. What a nice thing to say. Hope you enjoy these titles as much as I do.
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