BEST ON AUDIO.

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I actually DNF this book a few years ago (after loving Rules of Civility). I just couldn’t get into it and the pacing is definitely slower. Enter in AUDIOBOOK. I loved the narrator and it helped so much being able to increase the speed just enough to enjoy the book and feel like it was moving.

I was really impressed that this book basically all takes place at a hotel. It’s an interesting story and plot and I liked the influence of historical moments as well. The Count was quirky and sincere with a desire to find his calling after ending up stuck in one place. I loved the turns this took and the addition of characters throughout.

I’m not upset I went back and finished this. It’s a solid historical fiction book and different than my usual and I always enjoy a good mix-up.

Overall audience notes:
- Historical Fiction
- Romance: closed door
- Violence: low
- Trigger/Content Warnings: child abuse & neglect, suicide