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Glamour in Glass

by Mary Robinette Kowal
Tor. Apr. 2012. c.336p. ISBN 9780765325570. $24.99. FANTASY
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At the start of 1815, newly married and eager to explore her gifts as a glamourist, Jane Vincent (Shades of Milk and Honey) is pleased with life. A recent glamural, commissioned by the Prince Regent, has provided the Vincents with the funds and status to travel abroad. Their destination is Binché, near Brussels, and the workshop of artisan M. Chastain, where they secretly attempt the groundbreaking work of containing a glamour within glass. But soon Jane's husband's erratic behavior and misleading communication leave her feeling unsure of her future.
VERDICT This sequel to Kowal's Nebula Award-winning debut continues to build a historically recognizable world made anew by the addition of "glamour." The focus remains on Jane's internal struggle to find a satisfying balance between society's restrictions and the person she'd like to be, endearing her further to series fans. Espionage and tangled feelings over family create a nice sense of mystery and provide great action and drama. Prepare to settle in and snuggle up in your comfiest chair; once you start reading, you won't want to stop.
Reviewed by Stacey Hayman, Rocky River P.L., OH , Feb 01, 2012
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