I would recommend this book, I found it both moving and exciting. It is a classic story of two people who have a particular distaste for each other slowly falling in love. I loved reading this as it covered themes from war to marriage, however, I found it resembled Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice slightly in the characters meeting and turbulent relationship. Peggy's introduction to society debutant ball that first brought Alex and Eliza together was particularly entertaining as I learnt of a world of corsets, wigs and dance cards. I particularly loved learning about the fashion and delicacies of the era. I loved as the relationship between Alex and Eliza bloomed as they overcame obstacles such as the class division and wealth divide in society, but also the relationship between the sisters as it grew stronger. Whilst the ending was predictable, in my opinion, it made the story even better as we as readers listen to the characters deny the inevitable. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Alex and Eliza' as I have always loved reading a good historical fiction/romance.
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