61 pages 2 hours read

Stephanie Dray

The Women of Chateau Lafayette

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Stephanie Dray's The Women of Chateau Lafayette receives praise for its richly detailed historical narrative and compelling portrayal of strong women across different eras. However, some readers find the multiple timelines confusing and the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s heralded for its ambitious scope and emotional depth, though best for patient readers.

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Who Should Read The Women of Chateau Lafayette?

A reader who enjoys The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray would likely appreciate historical fiction with strong female protagonists and intricate narratives spanning different time periods. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr will find similar themes and emotional depth.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
French Literature
Topics
Military / War
History: World
Themes
Identity: Femininity
Relationships: Marriage
Society: Class
Period
WWI / World War I
WWII / World War II