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This is a very well-written book, but I'm 200 pages in and Mary has hardly done anything at all out of her own volition. She talks a big talk to her sister behind closed doors but isn't clever or brave enough to back it up with actions, and in fact doesn't seem to even

want to do that. I'm not a history buff so I'm not sure if this was done in the name of accuracy, but

boy is it frustrating. I was expecting something with a strong female lead and ended up sorely disappointed.