Due to being in college I did not get time to read this book before it was archived. I'm sorry about this as I would have enjoyed the story, so I will keep an eye out for it.

Great writing, great characters and a great storyline. First book by this author so I’ll be looking out for future releases

Basically this is a beautiful coming-of-age story which was an enjoyable and entertaining read. It is an epic journey that sweeps from Spain to the Scottish Hebrides. The author was new to me and I look forward to her next novel. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

In this Pride and Prejudice prequel, it is now 1825 and Sofia, love child of Colonel Fitzwilliam is living with her mother, Dona Marisa and her family in Andalucia. At nearly 15, head-strong Sofia is bored and wants adventure. Can she survive the oppressive regime she lives in to find happiness or will she take action, whether it is wisely done or not.
An entertaining and well-written story with an interesting main character and a varied cast of secondary characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Sofia-Elisabete Fitzwilliam, is a 15-year-old, British-Portuguese girl and natural granddaughter of the Earl of Matlock.
In 1825, she lives in Spain with her mother and stepfather.
She struggles against the culture which allows women minimal education and no freedom.
She loves a Scotsman, Kitt Munro and hopes for a life with him.
When her family try to sell her into an arranged marriage with an unpleasant elderly nobleman, she feels betrayed and decides to strike out on her own.
So begins a perilous journey across Spain and France, with the aim to re-join her English family.

I will be honest, I initially struggled with this book and almost abandoned reading it. Perseverance paid off however as it is an enjoyable read.
The author is not kidding, describing this as magical realism. It is seriously weird in places, but when you realise that the character has heat-stroke and a concussion, it makes more sense!
This is an epic journey both figuratively and literally, which
sweeps from Spain to the Scottish Hebrides.
There is betrayal and loss, love and acceptance, rebirth and a happy ending! What more could you want?

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