the countess conspiracy by courtney milan

It was great to see the evolution of Sebastian’s relationship with his brother, and how his brother thought of him as a bit of a scapegrace, playing into Sebastian’s slightly inferior view of himself and his capabilities. And ultimately, even if at first it seemed like him agreeing to take credit for her work, he also proves to be her greatest supporter throughout.īoth Violet and Sebastian also have evolving relationships with family members that play pivotal roles in their story arcs. Sebastian is also a wonderful character, and I love that, while at first I thought he was going to be a charming rake playing a role, I saw how much he cared for Violet, carrying a torch for her for years and being patient with her as she opens up to him and the possibility of them being together. I also felt for her as the tragedy of her abusive marriage and her attempts to become a mother (putting her own life at risk) were revealed, and how it led to her feeling like a failure. I could not help but love Violet, as she’s the embodiment of the many women throughout history who’ve been forced to deny credit for their scientific achievements, or otherwise robbed of the credit, as Milan acknowledges in her dedication to Rosalind Franklin, Anna Clausen, and the other women who have “disappeared without recognition” (Milan, 7 in the omnibus edition). The Countess Conspiracy is especially exciting, given how both Sebastian and Violet’s friendship has been featured in the previous books, and how it delves into the truth behind his scholarship, a minor point brought up in the previous books. 99 box set) | ISBN-13: 978-1937248208 | 309 pages | Victorian RomanceĪs has almost continuously proven true, nothing seems to break me out of a funk like a Courtney Milan book.

: Courtney Milan, 2013.ĮBook | $4.99 USD (or part of the $9.

The countess conspiracy by courtney milan