This book was suggéré by a friend and I Was not sure what to expect. HOWEVER I loved it and will be looking forward to reading the follow up in due course. The appearance is of great historical interest too, you really feel you are there with the narrater, walking through the streets, seeing the buildings inside, smelling the smells .... Sugar's story is fascinating and horrifying Slightly from time to time. I would recommend this book highly though I think it is probably more than a women's book for men order I may be mistaken in this. I am so glad I read it and I did not want it to end qui is always a good sign.