Review of The Good Barrister

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Good Barrister" by Diane Coia-Ramsay.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Euphemia Cochrane had forgotten her purse and was being berated by a waitress in the Willow Tea Rooms. The Cochranes were infamous for their snobbish attitude, as they were well-to-do. Despite the rumors, Sophie Sullivan comes to her aid. After Euphemia narrates to her brother, Benedict, about what happened, he is enraged that a shopkeeper's daughter helped his sister out. He goes to tell her off but falls in love after he sees her. Can a haughty man like Benedict forgo Sophie's social standing and pursue her? Or would his pride prove too much of a challenge? Find out in The Good Barrister by Diane Coia-Ramsay.

The story is set in the twentieth century, in an age of sleighs, carriages, and tramcars. Everything depicted the setting of the book, from the diction to the costumes of the characters to the social class segregation prevalent in that era. The theme of the book rests heavily on class differences in London and how they affect the affairs of individuals, especially those getting married. Sophie knew how difficult it would be to attract a man of higher social class. She has spent her time and money improving herself and taking lessons from Miss Patterson. Since much importance is placed on grace and etiquette, it was always one of the reasons behind her enthusiasm to go to New York City, where she knew she could easily attract a millionaire with her grace and beauty. The author developed intriguing characters with the most imperfect love story. Though innocent and a shopkeeper's daughter, Sophie was in no way naive. Benedict is also quite the character. He has so much knowledge of what it takes to be a good barrister but is clueless on matters of the heart. He is so easily misunderstood and has strange ways of showing his affection.

One of the most fascinating details about this book for me was the controversial and unusual relationship Benedict and Sophie shared. Benedict hated himself for falling for a shopkeeper's daughter. Sophie hated how she loved a man who always reminded her of her status. There is a constant ego and personality clash. How would they navigate through this turbulent affection?

I commend the author for the minimal errors I found in the book. It was professionally edited. There was nothing negative I disliked about the book. For the reasons mentioned above, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The length is moderate, and the plot is simple and engrossing. I recommend this book to lovers of romance fiction, especially historical romance.

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[Juliet Blessing]

Benedict is the true picture of a person in conflict with the heart and the brain. I sure do hope that he gets out of his head and loves Sophie with all of him instead of going back and forth with her.

[Chandrakant Patel]

Your review provides a detailed insight into "The Good Barrister" by Diane Coia-Ramsay. It's clear that you appreciate the book's historical setting and the themes of class differences and love. The characters' complexities and their complicated relationship add depth to the story, which you find intriguing. Your review offers valuable information for potential readers.

[Stephen Pokoo]

My, what a well-crafted review! Your attention to detail and articulate analysis truly stand out.

[Chioma Oz]

The characters are intriguing, and the imperfect love story between Sophie and Benedict adds depth to the narrative, highlighting their unique personalities and complexities.

[Nguavese Abeva]

An absolute gem in modern literature! The author's unique voice, coupled with a compelling narrative and well-developed characters, makes this book stand out as a masterpiece in its own right

[Jessica Azuka]

This is a charming love story that promises lots of excitement, entertainment and twists and turns. I am looking forward to reading how Bennett fell in love with Sofia. Amazing review.

[Enjani Matendeko]

An imperfect love story? Now, I'm intrigued by this description. Sophie and Benedict sound like interesting characters. To think that Benedict went to scold his sister's helper and ended up falling in love sounds funny.

[Donaking]

From this review, it seems that "The Good Barrister" by Diane Coia-Ramsay is a compelling historical romance novel with well-developed characters. The story explores the challenges of class differences and features an intriguing and unconventional love story between Sophie and Benedict. The book is professionally edited and received a perfect rating of 5 stars, making it a highly recommended read, especially for fans of romance fiction.

[hafsat abubakar 3]

"The Good Barrister" is a captivating legal drama that delves into the complexities of the legal system with depth and precision. The character development is rich, offering nuanced portrayals of both the protagonist and supporting cast. The plot is intricately woven, keeping the audience engaged with its twists and turns. The courtroom scenes are particularly gripping, showcasing the barrister's intellect and prowess. Overall, "The Good Barrister" is a compelling narrative that offers insight into the challenges and triumphs of the legal profession.

[Jabulile Mahlangu 1]

Sophie's good manners and humble nature has awarded her with a well known, brave and wealthy Barrister.Bishopbriggs must be a very small town indeed. It is also not a secret that Sophie is the shopkeepers daughter amd she works at the haberdashery. We all know thats not a woman from a wealthy family .

An incident one occasion of a rude waitress at a restaurant has rewarded her with a friend. Miss Euphemia Cochrane. A well known member of the well off Cochranes. She makes acquaintance with Sophie but does not speak so profoundly of her own brother. This alarms Sophie as to what kind of a brother does Euphemia have . Is he a snob thinking highly of himself than mortals?

On the next day a visit from the infamous brother alarms Sophie. It was love at first sight. The handsome , tall and dark brother has come to ofcourse reimburse the shopkeepers daughter for yesterday's lunch. To his surprise also , his plans have changed. He pretends to have come to shop for his imaginary secretary and asks Sophie put on a date.

He grows fond of Sophie to a point of asking for her hand in marriage. Which surprises Sophie and the rest of the people who think the Barrister deserves so much better than just a good looking shopkeepers daughter, to their surprise she is so much more than that. A woman of quality. With the help of Euphemia things go according to plan.

This is a beautiful sight to watch unfold while reading so a 3 out of 5 will be the rating here. It is predictable modern day Cinderella story. It was amazing to read and easy to fall in love with the characters also