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3.0
lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I remember enjoying this book when I read it a decade ago and rating it a 4*. Unfortunately knocking it down to a 3* for this current read, as I find myself disliking the protagonist - she's constantly wailing and making smart remarks, it became quite tiring to read through. Also found the actions of the villains quite illogical, I don't see why or how
Nurse Hemingway moved into two locations, helped Freni so much even after they'd gotten the baby, made friends with Susannah, and basically seemed able to be everywhere doing everything except kidnapping babies