Amanda - Mrs B's Book Reviews's Reviews > Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel

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🎨I’m pretty transparent when it comes to Sophie Green’s work, I’ve loved each and every book this wonderfully talented author has published. It’s always a cause for celebration when another Sophie Green book comes out in the wild, even more so when it comes to her exquisite covers. This latest release is another darling of the book cover world and I have to say I had just a bit too much fun styling Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel.

🎨Sophie Green is an expert when it comes to conveying what it means to be an Australian woman, irrespective of age or position in modern times. Her novels capture the spirit of friendship and are a wonderful tribute to the complexities of female roles, responsibilities, expectations, and the search for autonomy in a changing society. The time around, we meet a gaggle of women who converge on a central meeting place, a majestic hotel situated in the Mornington Peninsula area. I loved getting acquainted with Joan, an aspiring painter, retiree Frances and her daughter along with hotel maid Frances. The company are a genuine joy to follow as we walk the halls of the Duchess Hotel, stopping for a stroll in the gardens or taking part in a creative art class. Every moment was filled with activity! I didn’t want to check out!

🎨Featuring a fantastic and realistic trip to the time period of 1999, a time I look back on fondly, I loved the sense of nostalgia and fun memories this era evoked via the pop culture references Green included in the narrative. Bonus points for this aspect and the satisfying wrap up.