From reading the blurb to this story, I expected a story of a naive English girl, being forced to marry a cruel man in a wild and unforgiving setting. While this is true, what I didn't expect was the racist language that dominates the story and the barbaric treatment of the indigenous population. I accept that this is probably an accurate representation of the culture at this time, but I found it offensive and not the escapist read that I imagined.
If you can get past this, there is a story of forbidden romance. The character development of Maisie, as she comes to terms with her life and stands up to her husband is interesting, and she becomes a strong character and likeable woman, but this is not a book I could recommend.
I received a copy of this book from Harper Impulse via NetGalley in return for an honest review.