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Becoming Belle by Nuala O'Connor | Belle, Isabel Bilton was an actress in the late 19th century. Acting, was a profession that wasn't viewed with good eyes by Victorian society, but actresses did enjoy certain freedoms that other women of the era did not have. In fact, some believe these freedoms are equivalent to those of women in the late 20th century, for example they can sign their own acting contracts and represented themselves, they manage their own money etc. Belle wasn't an exception and she was a successful young actress with a good income. Nonetheless, Belle is not portrayed as a strong woman, she is more or less a damsel in distress, she prefers the company of men and her only woman friend was her sister Flo, with whom she performed. Keep in mind that this book is based in true events and people, therefore you’ll see in Belle a woman of the era with all her qualities and faults that in a matter of four years raised from being a middle class actress to become the Countess of Clancarty. ˝Oh, Isabel is not for literary pursuits, Mr. Weston. She prefers to live her story˝ I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Many Thanks to Little, Brown Book Group, Nuala O'Connor and Netgalley for the opportunity. . . . #becomingbelle #nualaoconnor #books #bookreview #netgalley #littlebrownbooks #amreading #bookgram #bookstagram #madewithover #reseñas #instabooks #bibliophile #bibliofilia #yoleo https://www.instagram.com/p/BnX0DTfg9uA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1skqbv7czl1ya

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Had a lovely afternoon tea today, and got to meet the lovely @nuala_oconnor Now to settle in for the evening with this book and the sounds of wild celebration in the streets. Congrats to the Limerick Hurling team as well! #tea #afternoontea #bookstagram #BecomingBelle #novel #Limerick #Ireland (at No. 1 Pery Square Hotel & Spa)