Samantha (msdamgoode) reviewed on 4/5/2006 + 83 more book reviews

Although she would be happier continuing her scientific research, Alice takes a job in the book department of a lesser London auction house so that she can look after her mother. The auction house is filled with an odd assortment of British characters who basically ignore Alice, except for Andrew, another academic expert who doesn't quite fit in. He truly sees Alice as a beautiful person, and tries to attract her on a social level and succeeds until she suddenly becomes even more withdrawn. All Andrew's hopes may come to nothing as he and Alice meet Edward Lynden, the owner of a rare Audubon folio. The dramatic Edward tries to sweep Alice off her feet and she seems amenable until she finds out that she has some serious competition. Campbell has created a gothic tale filled with dark overtones and overly dramatic characters who are balanced by fey Alice and her very modern friends in their search for love.

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