Glamour in Glass
Glamour in Glass
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Belgium • 1810s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Glamour in Glass, set in Regency England, individuals Jane and Vincent travel to Belgium to merge glamour and glass-making. As they navigate political tensions, Jane faces challenges that test her resilience and innovation. Her journey emphasizes the balance between personal relationships and artistic ambitions amid the backdrop of societal changes and potential war.
Fantastical
Romantic
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
6,143 ratings
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Review Roundup
Glamour in Glass by Mary Robinette Kowal is praised for its inventive blend of Regency-era romance and fantasy elements, focusing on strong character development and historical detail. However, some critics note a slower pace in certain sections. Overall, the novel's imaginative world-building and engaging plot are well appreciated.
Who Should Read Glamour in Glass?
Readers enchanted by the blend of Regency romance and fantasy in Jane Austen's works and Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell would adore Mary Robinette Kowal's Glamour in Glass. It seamlessly weaves magic into a historical setting, appealing to fans of historical fiction and fantasy.
6,143 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Glamour in Glass is the second book in the Glamourist Histories series by Mary Robinette Kowal, continuing the Regency-era exploration of magic known as glamour.
The series draws inspiration from Jane Austen’s novels, merging historical fiction with fantasy elements involving illusionary magic.
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Mary Robinette Kowal's background in puppetry and performance art often influences her intricate and visually imaginative descriptions of glamour in the series.
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Novel • Fiction
Belgium • 1810s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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