This book is a work of fiction based on the real lives of Lady Duff Gordon and her maid. When I first saw the title for this book I thought "how sad" but the premise for the book sounded interesting and included the word "romance" which always gets my attention. Unfortunately, I didn't find the book all that entertaining. Although the book described in colorful detail Victorian Egypt, there was too much narrative, very little dialogue and virtually no drama. The "romance", which I think of as a process, was non-existent. It read more like a biography then fiction. The writing tended to repeat itself, making for some very dull pages. Although I wouldn't describe this book as a "page turner", it did have its moments, enough so that I was able to finish the book. But I can't say I would recommend it. It's not that I wouldn't recommend it; it was just an average book.

Story = C-
Romance = D+
Sensuality = C
Originality = C+
Characters = B-
BOOK - C

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