" Eva Ibbotson's books can get predictable, with many similar characters cropping up in each one, but when the storylines are as sweet and romantic as this you really don't care. The characters were vividly drawn, I loved the development of the romance between Harriet and Rom, and as usual for an Ibbotson novel, the supporting cast were all just as interesting and engaging as the main characters. Sweet, historical fun. "
— Maddy, 1/9/2014