Name: Life Mask
ISBN: 9780156032643

Emma Donoghue

In a tale set against a backdrop of revolution-imminent eighteenth-century England, the eccentric widow Mrs. Damer works as the period's only woman sculptor, the horse race innovator Lord Derby endures public mockery in spite of his wealth, and a Drury Lane actress endeavors to gain entry into aristocratic circles. By the author of Slammerkin. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.

Life Mask

Isabela H 

I'd give this book a 4.5 because it was really different than what I was expecting, but I still really enjoyed the read. 
This book was recommended to me by a person who knew how much I loved The Well of Loneliness (which everyone should read, btw) and I am definitely grateful to them for bringing this book to my attention because I don't know how I would have ever found out about it otherwise. I absolutely love how this book painted such a rich and full picture of the lives of these characters.