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The Dark Unwinding

The Dark Unwinding, September 2013
by Sharon Cameron

Scholastic
Featuring: Katherine Tulman
336 pages
ISBN: 0545327873
EAN: 9780545327879
Kindle: B0090A6CEO
Paperback / e-Book
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"Incredible Historical YA With Warmth and Love"

Fresh Fiction Review

The Dark Unwinding
Sharon Cameron

Reviewed by Samantha R
Posted January 13, 2014

Young Adult

Katharine Tulman, age 17, has just been sent to her uncle's estate to determine if he is a lunatic by her aunt. Intent on getting in and out of there as quick as possible, what Katharine doesn't understand is the mystery behind the rumors of the lunacy and just how special one home can be.

Sharon Cameron spins an incredible tale of love, family, and the magic of one place in THE DARK UNWINDING. When Katharine first takes her journey, the curiosity about the mystery of her uncle and the estate is riveting. I had several theories, but none compared to the shock and beauty truly behind it. The pacing isn't too fast or slow, but with the action in the plot and the suspense that builds throughout, THE DARK UNWINDING is a read you can't put down.

Within the beauty of the story, the characters shine the most. Uncle Tully is one of the most precious characters I have ever read. The little details in his personality from how he addresses Katharine to the sheer joy he displays when he works makes him feel real. The relationship between him and Katharine, as well as the servants, highlights the power of what love can do. Their dynamic throughout the story is both moving and powerful.

Lane, though he frustrates me at the end, is a top notch love interest. He is quiet and serious with a hidden wicked, fun side that I cheer for every time it comes out. I like the balance he brings about in Katharine, and I can't wait to see what happens next for them.

Overall, I love this book. It sinks you right into its world from the first pages and captures your heart until the very last page. I can't wait to read the sequel and find out what the characters go through next.

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SUMMARY

When a rumor that her uncle is squandering away the family fortune surfaces, Katharine Tulman is sent to his estate to have him committed to an asylum. But instead of a lunatic, Katharine discovers a genius inventor with his own set of childlike rules, who is employing a village of nine hundred people rescued from the workhouses of London. Katharine becomes torn between protecting her own livelihood and preserving the peculiar community she grows to care for deeply -- a conflict made more complicated by her developing feelings for her uncle's handsome apprentice. As the mysteries of the estate begin to unravel, it is clear that not only is her uncle's world at stake, but also the state of England as Katharine knows it. With twists and turns at every corner, this extraordinary adventure will captivate readers with its thrills and romance.


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