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Francine and the Art of Transformation
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Great Find
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Publisher's Summary
In 1900s London, Francine is a ladies' maid, cast off without a character. But she is anything but a victim. Francine has a mission, to help other women survive their prescribed fates, and when she meets another cast-off - poor starving governess Miss Philpot - she transforms her into an independent woman. If she finds romance, so much the better....
Like in A Woman of Substance, we meet a woman who will not accept the fate designed for her. And moreover, she will train others to do the same.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-23-18
Two Previous Released Stories
I enjoy the stories by Alicia Cameron and the readers do a good job of having distinct vocalizations, mostly. That said the character's behaviors are completely unrealistic for the time period. The main point of this review is that this release combines Francine with Miss Philpott and the Fascinating Mathilde, both of which are enjoyable but not worth purchasing a second time.
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- Julia
- 08-19-19
Francine 1 and 2
Yes this is Francine 1 and 2 combined, I do not understand, why they keep selling them seperately.
Yes it is expensive for the short running time, I waited for a member offer to pay a little less than a credit, but I have to admit I really enjoyed the story and did not regret the purchase. A bit different.