RaveHistorical Novel Society... the emotional story of Esme’s coming of age and eventual employment as part of the research team, against a backdrop of male-dominated employment and the emerging women’s suffrage movement ... The Dictionary of Lost Words concerns itself with the gaps between the lines of the dominant male narrative, choosing instead the usually overlooked, everyday language of ordinary women. It’s a masterfully written, beautiful first novel that tells a fascinating story of language, love and loss.
Alex Landragin
RaveHistorical Novel Society... a very clever, genre blend of literary, historical and speculative fiction ... a bizarre tale of love, adventure and mystery. The story lines, characters and settings are beautifully written ... had me enthralled from the very first sentences of the preface ... It should appeal to lovers of literary fiction, history, romance and the supernatural. I would definitely recommend it for book club discussions, particularly if half the group reads it the conventional way and the other half braves the unconventional approach!
