I enjoyed this book, partly because it takes place in Washington, DC in the fifties. I was born in Washington DC in the fifties. Kate Quinn has put enough references to the place (Griffith Stadium, The Hecht Co., Colonial Beach) to make this book ring true. I enjoyed the separate chapters devoted to the different inhabitants of the Briarwood, also. They kept the story moving along. There are a few 'woke' moments, but not enough to make this book unbearable, All in all the story is good, moves quickly and doesn't insult your intelligence.
Poorest book this author has written that I have read. Disjointed and difficult to read. Read 200 pages but did not finish.
I savored this one! Such interesting characters in the Briarhouse and learning each of their back stories as women in the 50's (based on real life situations!) was so entertaining. Loved it!
