I was so thrilled to receive an advance copy of Elizabeth Berg's Dream Lover. Berg is one of my favorite authors. Prior to reading this book I never had heard of George Sand or her writings, but I've since been intrigued enough to read some of her works.
This book is vastly different from other works by Berg, and I found it a fascinating look at French history and the lives of so many famous during that time period. George Sand, née Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin was an influential French author during a time when women were not embraced for their intelligence, free-spirited nature, or even independence. George was successful and made her own way in a man's world, even through societal constraints she faced.
If the reader is looking for typical women's fiction with is Elizabeth Berg's normal style this book might be a challenge. It's the story of a strong woman forging a path in a male centric society, and a bit of historical knowledge might be gleamed along the way.
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