This is a powerful and gripping alternate history, one of the best I read in some time.
The author describes a world where woman are valued for their body and age, they are divided into castas and according to their classification they will be fed and clothed. The Gelis are at the top, the Friedas at the lowest level.
Set in 1953 it describes what could have happened to UK if a simil-nazi dictatorship was in charge.
Rose, the MC, is a strong characters. She belongs to the top class but she's also at risk as she's not married and has no child.
The author did an excellent job in world building and character development, the plot is tightly knitted and thought provoking.
A feminist dystopia that reminded me of "The Man in the High Castle" and "The Handmaid's Tale".
A great story, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine