Barbara L. (behold) reviewed on + 27 more book reviews
The story of two Jesiwh women from different economic backgrounds who travel independently to London in the 1800's to improve their lives. One lives in the Jewish ghetto and the other in the privileged West End, though their lives become intertwined through love and friendship. The author does a wonderful work of bringing to life the sounds, smells, and personalities of this period in London. Not being Jewish myself, I found the customs and language of the people to be very interesting.
