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    A NICE LIGHT READ4

    THE SELF-TAUGHT COOK Olivia Newport's latest novel, "The Pursuit of Lucy Banning", is set in Chicago during the preparations for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Lucy has been expected since childhood to marry Daniel Jules, a Chicago banker whose family has been friends with the Banning family for many years. As the family puts more pressure on the couple to set the date, Lucy realizes that marriage to Daniel may not be what she wants. She realizes that Daniel's expectations of a wife conform to those of society at that time. When her brother Leo brings home an architect friend, her feelings become even more confused.

    Historic fiction is always enjoyable for me if the author has done their research and the setting and references are correct. I particularly enjoyed the references to the World's Fair, with the doubts before the fair regarding Mr. Ferris and his Wheel. Ms. Newport has used other references to the place and era, bringing a sense of realism to the novel. It was a nice, light read that would be great for the beach or for travel.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Baker Publishing Group book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." by THE SELF-TAUGHT COOK

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