Wake Me Most Wickedly by Felicia Grossman
Wake Me Most Wickedly by Felicia Grossman, book two in the
Once Upon the East End series, is a reimagining of the story of Snow White, except
the main characters, Solomon and Hannah, are Jewish. Different aspects of the Jewish community,
during the Regency era, are showcased from the treatment of Ashkenazi Jewish
people, to the class system, to the use of Yiddish.
Solomon Weiss was raised by his older brother
Frederick, who was only a teen himself when he was forced to care for Solomon. Frederick,
now an adult, is an influential man and intends to marry soon. He’s asked
Solomon to be on his best behavior and focus on the bank work, perhaps do an
errand or two for him. Of course Solomon will do whatever his brother asks.
One night, Solomon is attacked in an unsafe
neighborhood and Hannah Moses comes to his rescue. Hannah is poor and takes
jobs that may not be exactly legal. She doesn’t see herself worthy of love and being
older she’s no longer naive. Solomon is drawn to Hannah and can’t seem to stay
away. He isn’t willing to leave his yarmulke or prayers behind, nor can he
leave Hannah behind. Since Hannah runs a pawn shop is not at all what Frederick
has in mind for Solomon.
There is much to enjoy with the manner in which Ms. Grossman integrated
the world of the Jewish community within the Regency period, and how she used interwove
aspects of the fairy tale.
I voluntarily reviewed a
complimentary copy of this book.
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