The verbal sparring in this book. Lord I could not get enough! You know those books that make you feel so many things that you can’t breathe and your chest hurts? This is one of those. These characters, especially our frustratingly stubborn main two, were fantastic. And who knew peppering in French would be so appealing? Okay by appealing I mean hot. Have google translate ready for phrases you don’t know because you do not want to miss that dialogue. Phew. Plus the fact that a large part of the plot is essentially an early 1900’s version of The Bachelorette makes this historical fiction novel one that had my laughing out loud. But it’s so much deeper than that. And it keeps you guessing until the bitter end. I’d highly recommend it if you want a stay up way too late into the night or on your couch all weekend book!