Tonight if you hear the echo of laughter, it's my PA ladies and book club time on a zoom meeting.
The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia was chosen by Joan. She asked her adult ESL class what they were reading and now we explore a "fantasy of manners set in a world inspired by the belle epoque".
cover blurb - In a world of etiquette and polite masks, no one is who they seem to be.
Antonina (Nina) is in Loisail for the Grand Season. Valerie Beaulieu is her reluctant mentor. Alas, Nina's telekinetic powers prove to be fodder for the gossip season. Yet, Hector Auvray (telekinetic performer himself) is intrigued by Nina. Time spent together proves difficult for Nina. She's falling in love, but the elder Hector has a past history (oops).
This is a fancy fantasy romance set against a glittering backdrop. The writing and characters are amusing, and there is some unpredictability in the story line. Unlike many of our book club choices, this was a lighter read and entertaining.
Cheers to your weekend ahead - hope filled with laughter and old friends.
