Bee reviewed Daughters of Night by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Review of 'Daughters of Night' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Daughters of Night is an incredibly immersive tale set in the latter part of the Nineteenth Century and a must for the lover of historical fiction.
The author, Laura Shepherd-Robinson's attention to detail both in regards to the landscape of London at the time and the language used between the different classes ensures that the reader cannot help but feel as though they are witnessing the story first-hand.
The list of characters is many from Prinny or as he's historically known, the Prince of Wales, to tuppence whores both male and female whose tales are fascinating as well as macabre. Caro, our main character, growth throughout the novel is profound and I loved that whilst the restrictions she faces due to her gender and position in society are great? She refuses to give in and fights for what she believes in and to discover the truth to her many questions …
Daughters of Night is an incredibly immersive tale set in the latter part of the Nineteenth Century and a must for the lover of historical fiction.
The author, Laura Shepherd-Robinson's attention to detail both in regards to the landscape of London at the time and the language used between the different classes ensures that the reader cannot help but feel as though they are witnessing the story first-hand.
The list of characters is many from Prinny or as he's historically known, the Prince of Wales, to tuppence whores both male and female whose tales are fascinating as well as macabre. Caro, our main character, growth throughout the novel is profound and I loved that whilst the restrictions she faces due to her gender and position in society are great? She refuses to give in and fights for what she believes in and to discover the truth to her many questions and sudden threatened life.
I liked how we are reminded of how different life was especially for women during that time in history. The author is painstakingly accurate in her portrayal of the choices offered to the poor women of the British Empire as a whole. Those choosing to become whores even at such a young as as fifteen offer up no apologies for their actions as one character points out, they could be paid £5 for a year's back breaking work as a maid somewhere or the same £5 in one night laying on their back. The women are all strong and fiercely determined to survive no matter their class in life and that too is excellently portrayed.
I can firmly say that Daughters of Night is one of my favourite books of 2020 and Laura Shepherd-Robinson has become a favourite author.
This is one Hell of a novel and I will be eagerly anticipating the next one from this fantastic author.