Jeanne L. (bkydbirder) -
This was a very intriguing read for me. It wasn't what I would call a page turner but I definitely went back to it determined to finish and see what happens to Jane Steele. There was actually more romance in it than I can usually stand but interesting nonetheless. Jane grows up in a very dysfunctional atmosphere and, at a young age, commits her first "murder". With a rather fatalistic attitude about herself from that point on, believing herself unredeemable, the gloves come off and she takes on a vigilante role (of sorts) in life. Feeling rather aimless regarding her prospects for the future, she comes across an interesting ad requesting a governess for a young girl who is living in the home where Jane was raised. This is another very "different" family setting as these members practice the Sikh religion. I received quite an education about Sikhs in this book and found that Faye's research was spot on concerning this topic. Several twists and turns added to my determination to read this book and I'm glad I did. Lyndsay Faye is a very accomplished writer and even though this book was nothing like her Timothy Wilde series, I will continue to be a follower of her writing. 4 stars.
