In Victorian England, women are mysteriously growing wings; large, angel-like wings. This "miracle" causes an uproar in London, and the lives of an ambitious surgeon, his artist wife, a budding journalist, and two affected women are changed forever.
I was drawn into this
…more book from the very first page. The writing is perfect - Liz Hyder pulls you in until you feel as though you are experiencing everything first hand. Then her writing has the story racing along so you feel you don't have time to put it down or you will miss something. It's also a book that stays with you long after you've finished it because there is so much to think about: women's roles in Victorian England, Victorian medicine and science, religion, the nature of talents and gifts are just a few. I've been recommending it to many reading friends. An excellent choice for book clubs. (less)
