I had been hesitant to take book recommendations in the past, but this one caught my attention when @sum.reading on instagram recommended it. It had everything I loved - history, romance, and a touch of whimsy. I couldn’t put it down; the writing was exquisite, the scenery was enchanting, and it was mostly set during the Irish Revolution, which added to the stakes while giving me a glimpse of how people lived and loved during troubling times. I particularly enjoyed the author’s note and found it insightful. I can’t wait to check out her other works.