Manor of Secrets

Reviewed by: Lisa Roberts - Portland Public Library, Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 11, 2014

Review

This historical novel seems to be selling itself on its similarities to "Downton Abbey." The writing is simple and predictable. The characters are believable but not extraordinary. Although the book describes itself as teen fiction, it is too immature in writing style and content for an older teen audience. Maybe I would recommend this novel to a middle school student that enjoys historical fiction.

Overall Book Score: fair

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About the Book

Author:

Longshore, Katherine

Publisher: Scholastic, Point

Book Type: chapter book fiction

Genre: romance, historical fiction

Audience: grades 7-9

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780545567589

Price: 17.99