I've been glomming her books over the last few months. I started with Diary of an Ordinary Woman, followed by The Memory Box and then Lady's Maid. Today I started one of her non-fiction books, Good Wives: Mary, Fanny, Jennie & Me 1845-2001.
A British writer of fiction (contemporary and historical) and non-fiction, she has a keen sense of story, characterization and pacing. Her books pull me right in and keep me turning the pages. I was up till almost 2 am on Saturday finishing Lady's Maid, which fictionalizes the life of the woman who served as maid and companion to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, both before and after her marriage. I look forward to finding a copy of Forster's bio of EBB as well.
Her voice, no matter what genre she writes, is clear and captivating. Reading her prose is a real treat and I'm learning a lot as a result.
So if you're looking for a good book to read, check your local library or bookstore and see if any of hers are in available - I doubt you'll be sorry.
Have you made any interesting, glom-worthy author discoveries recently?
Have you made any interesting, glom-worthy author discoveries recently?
Teresa
Currently Reading: Good Wives: Mary, Fannie, Jennie & Me 1845-2001 by Margaret Forster
Also Currently Reading: Ysabel by Guy Gavriel Kay
Link of the Day: Seduced by History - King Stephen vs Empress Maud
Link of the Day: Seduced by History - King Stephen vs Empress Maud
