It wasn't
until I'd finished The Chaperone by
Laura Moriarty that I realised that Louise Brooks, one of the characters, was a
real person – a silent film star.
This is a
super example of historical fiction – set from the 1920's onward. The main character is simply mesmerizing –
you have to keep reading to find out what happens and how she feels about it. Her character is so rich and real that you
would think she is a real person rather than a made up one!
I'm not
going to spoil the book for you by telling you too much about it. I agree with Paula McLain (author of The
Paris Wife) that "it's impossible not to be completely drawn in".
Well then I have to read it!
ReplyDeleteI read and reviewed this a while back for the BlogHer Book Club - same as you, I didn't know she was a real person until I was about midway through. Great book!
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to read this book.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
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