Book review : A dash of romance by Paullett Golden

Do you know what is a FLASH FICTION?

A dash of romance written by Paullett Golden is (of course) a romantic novel.

The story is set in 1795 - Devonshire. It revolves around Ms. Abigail Walsley - a young aspiring novelist and Mr. Percival Randall - a fun-loving Londoner.. And how a fib becomes a fact. 

The author has described all the chapters in detail and it takes one directly to the 18th century life and lifestyle. The simple language and all the little details set in 18th century makes it easy for one to relate. Though once you start reading it, the end is totally predictable but the storytelling is not.

Though the book is called 'A dash of romance' - but there's a lot of romance from admiring each other silently to taking long routes just to spend more time together to realizing one's life purpose through the other to finally becoming a better person and the teasing camaraderie. It is a well-written and well-said story.

Now, coming to the QOTD...the author has made this an anthology i.e. when you buy the book, you not just read this novel but also a good number of flash fictions.

The flash fictions in this book are fictional stories from 500 - 2000 words. Each is based on a theme and a treat to read. I loved these more as, though the stories are succinct but they give you the complete experience of a good novel. 

A word of caution - given the era it has been written in, it may not be enjoyable for all romance genre lovers but still I'll ask you to read and slow down and feel the love - the charm and wooing of the days gone by. 

I can simply sum it up as - LOVELY!

I will rate it a 4.5/5.