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Judith Lynne
Author
The Countess Invention
Judith Lynne, author

Adult; Romance; (Market)

London inventor Mr. Cullen is actually Miss Cassandra Cullen, happy hiding behind her letters. When some new customers want to meet face to face, she has to trust Dr. Burke, her favorite correspondent, to help keep her secrets. Trusting Oliver Burke might not be entirely wise. Dr. Burke occupies himself with women and gin, trying to forget his soul-crushing family and the nightmares of the war. He'd rather distance himself from polite society as much as possible. One too many indiscretions, and Cass' father insists: Marry. Now. Nothing less than an earl will do. He doesn't realize his mostly deaf daughter will turn for help to the one man she thinks she knows.

Quarter Finalist

Plot/Idea: 10 out of 10
Originality: 10 out of 10
Prose: 10 out of 10
Character/Execution: 10 out of 10
Overall: 10.00 out of 10

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: This is a brilliant story: inventive, singular, and truly a pleasure to read from the beginning to the end. Technically classified as a romance, this is no sappy love story, but rather the deeply satisfying tale of a capable, independent woman who defies genre stereotypes.

Prose: Lynne is a gifted writer, able to craft a convincingly authentic period piece while keeping the reader invested and entertained. Depiction is not only spot-on but every element, including pacing, dialogue, characterization, setting, and more, are all well executed. 

Originality: This is a highly original work with a distinctive setting and premise. The characters are memorable and exceedingly likable.

Character Development/Execution: Lynne excels at creating enjoyable characters: Cass is a delightful breath of fresh air, feisty and smart, in an era when women were not supposed to be either of those things. 

Blurb: Sensational and riveting from the first word to the last.

 

Date Submitted: August 29, 2022

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