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Spirited by Julie Cohen – my Review for the Blog Tour<\/font><\/p>\n

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It is rather fitting that today, 14th<\/sup> July is my
\nbirthday and I am celebrating by taking part in the Blog tour for the new novel by Julie Cohen \u2013
\nSpirited. This book is a real celebratory treat in itself.<\/font><\/p>\n

Having already read and enjoyed a couple of contemporary womens fiction novels by this Author I was delighted when I heard that she has diversified into my favourite genre of historical fiction for her latest book.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Effortlessly sliding into historical fiction like
\na consummate professional historian the author  takes us to Victorian England and
\nimmerses us into the lives of 3 very different women.<\/font><\/p>\n

We have the main protagonist Viola, a young woman still
\nreeling from the recent death of her beloved photographer father, trying to
\ncarve a place for herself in a world which favours men and struggling to fit
\ninto her new role as a wife. Newly wed to her dearest childhood companion
\nJosiah, married life seems lacking in the warmth, love and passion she craves
\nbut doesn\u2019t understand.<\/font><\/p>\n

Henriette is filled with passion, for her notoriety and
\nrenowned skill as a spirit medium, for her hard won independence and for life.<\/font><\/p>\n

When the two womens paths cross and it becomes apparent that
\nViolas talents as a photographer seem to reveal ghostly presences, it is
\ninevitable that the women are following a similar spooky path and a friendship
\ndevelops.<\/font><\/p>\n

But just who is Henriette and what is her secret, can she be
\ntrusted? Why can\u2019t Josiah forget his time in India and a mysterious former
\nrelationship he is at pains to keep close to his heart? And who is the third
\nwoman living an even more secretive life, so secretive we don\u2019t learn who she
\nis until well into the story.<\/font><\/p>\n

Brimming with historical detail, bursting with atmosphere,
\nSpirited wove its magical spell around me and had me deeply enthralled. I am an
\nabiding enthusiast for historical fiction and this just ticked all my boxes.
\nIts clever, with several mysteries, a love story (or two) at its very heart and
\nthere is a hint of the supernatural amidst the beautiful literary tones and
\nrichly descriptive writing.<\/font><\/p>\n

If you enjoyed Affinity by Sarah Waters, The Essex Serpent
\nby Sarah Perry or The Corset by Laura Purcell, Spirited will fill the gap in
\nyour historical reading. I loved it and can\u2019t wait to see if this author
\nproduces more work in this genre to which she has adapted so wonderfully.<\/font><\/p>\n

The Blurb<\/b><\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

Three women carry unspeakable truths in their heart. At what cost will they find their freedom? <\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

In Victorian England, Viola is an amateur photographer struggling with the grief of her father’s death and the sterile atmosphere of her marriage to her childhood friend, Jonah. When she discovers a talent for capturing ghostly images on camera, Viola comes to the attention of a spirit medium, and a powerful attraction between the two women is sparked… As each woman puts herself at risk, secrets are brought to light that will change their lives forever.<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

Driven by passionate, courageous female characters Cohen explores themes of sexuality, gender and prejudice, firmly establishing her as one of our best storytellers. <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

My thanks go to @RandomTTours @orionbooks and the author @Julie_Cohen for inviting me along to celebrate the launch of #Spirited.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/p>\n

Julie Cohen grew up in the western mountains of Maine. Her house was just up the hill from the library and she spent many hours walking back and forth, her nose in a book. She studied English Literature at Brown University and Cambridge University and is a popular speaker and teacher of creative writing, including classes for the Guardian and Literature Wales. Her books have been translated into fifteen languages and have sold over a million copies; DEAR THING and TOGETHER were Richard and Judy Book Club picks. Her most recent novel is the critically acclaimed LOUIS & LOUISE. Julie lives in Berkshire with her husband, son and a terrier of dubious origin.<\/p>\n

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