I always enjoy books set in 19 century, particularly those in India. This book is no exception. The author has crafted a different take on the history, and this gives us an unusual perspective. The widowed heroine provides a different twist and I enjoyed watching her overcome her challenges. The vivid detail transports you there... 4* highly recommended

Thankyou to NetGalley, Little Brown Book Group, Platkus and the author, Charlotte Betts, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of The Palace of Lost Dreams in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Unfortunately, I could not get into this book. I thought the storyline was very slow and it just did not hold my interest.
Not a book for me.

I really enjoyed this book. It was brilliantly written with a great cast of characters and intriguing plot that kept me turning the pages. Perfect read to escape from day to day life. A great read.

I really enjoyed this as I felt from the writing that I was in the story experiencing the events happen while Bee was too. It's my first time reading anything by Charlotte Betts but it wouldn't be my last. I don't want to ruin the ending but I did have my suspicions about who was behind all the things that were happening in the background.
I would like to thank Piaktus publishers and netgalley for letting me have the book to review. Definitely recommend it.

The Palace of Lost Dreams is set in 18 Century India. Written by Charlotte Betts, this novel tells the story of Beatrice Sinclair, a young grieving widow who is financially destitute. She travels from Hampshire to Hyderabad in order to visit her brother who is employed by the British East India Company.

When she arrives in Hyderabad she is surprised to find that he has married a local girl and is live by in his wife’s extended family home, a dilapidated Palace, Jahanara Mahal. Beatrice has to contend with many challenges whilst also coming to terms with the loss of her husband.

As British and French forces go into battle over India’s wealth, Harry Wyndham, ex soldier, now a spy, adds to the complicated challenges which Bee has to cope with. She has to decide where her loyalties lie.

Set in a period of a globalising textile industry and the impact this will have upon the Indian industry this romance focuses on a strong female influence - the heroine and other women are all emotionally strong, determined not to rely upon men. Romantically realistic for this period there are bruised kisses and lots of misunderstandings.


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A wonderful historical novel set in India ,Bee a widow travel to live with her brother in India.Bees personality strength drew me in,Loved learning about the textile industry.Bees romance was very sweet.looking foward to reading more by this author .#netgalley#littlebrownuk #The palace of lost dreams

This is a fascinating and enjoyable books. I loved the heroine, Bee, a very strong female character.
The style of writing was great, delivering well rounded characters and an engaging plot.
The book is well researched and it was great to learn about textile trading, the work of women and the historical period.
The romance was sweet and very traditional.
I will surely read other books by this writer as I liked so much this one.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Little, Brown Book Group and Netgalley for this ARC