I received an advanced reader copy of First Impressions from the publisher through NetGalley.
My Review:
This book is a mix of genres, including historical fiction, romance, and Jane Austen fan fiction. The narrative alternates between two periods of time. The first point of view is through the eyes of Sophie who has grown up on an estate that has been in her family for generations. Although her parents house has a grand library which contains rare editions of many books, it is her Uncle Bertram who instills in Sophie a love of reading and old books. Sophie’s Uncle Bertram lives in a flat in London where she often visits him and looks through his own unique collection of rare books.
When Sophie’s uncle dies suddenly in an accident, Sophie suspects foul play. This is where the novel veers toward being a mystery. She comes to believe that his knowledge of a certain old book that is contained within the family’s library might have something to do with his untimely demise.
The Book Binder's Daughter 