Beecham's Infirmary for the Affluent
Afflicted
by Briar Somerset
Blurb:
Gothic hearsay, the drama, and the
most deliciously avoidable flirting I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
This book is a triumph and I am physically hurt by that ending.
Set in 1849 London, this is the kind of
story that wraps you in atmosphere from the very first page. Jacques and Annie
are an absolute joy to follow, and the supporting cast, particularly Amah and
her perfectly knowing looks, adds layers that make this world feel alive and
richly textured. The beginning takes a little time to establish the history and
backstory, but do not let that fool you because once it gets moving it flies.
Every moment of setup pays off.
Kinda gave pride and prejudice, a restrained protagonist with a very specific reaction to a very specific
situation, and a full cast of unreliable narrators then consider this your
prescription. Your perfectly sized, gorgeously atmospheric novella.
And the audiobook. Christopher Tester and
Krys Janae bring this story to life in a way that makes an already immersive
read feel like an experience. Different accents, distinct characters,
performances that pull you completely into 1849 London without ever letting you
go. If you have the option, listen to this one.
It is a stunning opening to a series full of
mystery and yearning, and I will be counting down every single day until
Chateau Valmont and an Inheritance of Thirst arrives in spring 2026. The wait
is already painful.
My Review:
Gothic hearsay, medico melodrama, and the
most deliciously avoidable flirting I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
This book is a triumph and I am physically hurt by that ending.
Set in 1849 London, this is the kind of
story that wraps you in atmosphere from the very first page. Jacques and Annie
are an absolute joy to follow, and the supporting cast, particularly Amah and
her perfectly knowing looks, adds layers that make this world feel alive and
richly textured. The beginning takes a little time to establish the history and
backstory, but do not let that fool you because once it gets moving it flies.
Every moment of setup pays off.
If you have ever wished Pride and Prejudice
came with French endearments, a Southeast Asian second generation diasporic
FMC, a restrained protagonist with a very specific reaction to a very specific
situation, and a full cast of unreliable narrators then consider this your
prescription. Your perfectly sized, gorgeously atmospheric novella.
And the audiobook. Christopher Tester and
Krys Janae bring this story to life in a way that makes an already immersive
read feel like an experience. Different accents, distinct characters,
performances that pull you completely into 1849 London without ever letting you
go. If you have the option, listen to this one.
It is a stunning opening to a series full of
mystery and yearning, and I will be counting down every single day until
Chateau Valmont and an Inheritance of Thirst arrives in spring 2026. The wait
is already painful.
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