Arabella

Arabella

1949 • 250 pages

Ratings12

Average rating4.2

15

I enjoyed it but I wanted more from it. Many of the characters' problems could've been solved with a simple conversation. Though I liked them, the main couple didn't get many sweet moments. We did get several surprising moments detailing the horrors of poverty in London in the Regency period, animal and child cruelty, and the perils of gambling addiction. I felt there was a huge double standard there as well between Arabella and her brother that didn't get explored. Anyway, it was good but not outstanding.

July 25, 2024