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The Art of Love

A.B. Michaels
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The Art of Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

Book Brief

A.B. Michaels

The Art of Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • Early 1900s

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Art of Love by A.B. Michaels follows Augustus Wolff and Amelia Starling as they escape troubled pasts to seek new lives in San Francisco during the end of the Gilded Age. Gus, haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his wife and daughter, and Amelia, a New York artist shackled by scandal, find solace in each other amidst societal scorn. Triggering topics include blackmail, grief, and adultery.

Romantic

Emotional

Inspirational

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,064 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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The Art of Love by A.B. Michaels is praised for its rich historical detail and strong character development. Reviewers appreciated the immersive narrative, but some felt the pacing was uneven. The romance elements were well-received, although a few found them predictable. Overall, it's seen as an engaging read for fans of historical romance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Art of Love?

A reader who enjoys The Art of Love by A.B. Michaels likely appreciates historical fiction with rich character development and romantic elements. Fans of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series and Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth may find this novel particularly engaging due to its immersive storytelling and intricate period details.

4.3

2,064 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • Early 1900s

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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