--- product_id: 14421767 title: "The Secret Life of Violet Grant (The Schuyler Sisters Novels)" brand: "beatriz williams" price: "VT8633" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14421767-the-secret-life-of-violet-grant-the-schuyler-sisters-novels store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Secret Life of Violet Grant (The Schuyler Sisters Novels) **Brand:** beatriz williams **Price:** VT8633 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret Life of Violet Grant (The Schuyler Sisters Novels) by beatriz williams - **How much does it cost?** VT8633 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14421767-the-secret-life-of-violet-grant-the-schuyler-sisters-novels) ## Best For - beatriz williams enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted beatriz williams brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Secret Life of Violet Grant (The Schuyler Sisters Novels) ## Images ![The Secret Life of Violet Grant (The Schuyler Sisters Novels) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ce1A02iuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars High society, sex scandal and murder in 1914 Germany- thrilling! *by D***) on Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022* High society, a sex scandal and murder may be an over done storyline but Beatriz Williams in The Secret Life of Violet Grant adds in some original plot twists that really spices things up! This is historical fiction,pre-conceived WWI at its best!Beatriz Williams starts with dual era's; 1964 with the Vietnam War, and the age of awareness and female empowerment , and the Edwardian era, the time just prior to WWI. The latter era had many similarities for women's rights as did the 60's. Sprinkle in a high society family scandal and the quest to learn the truth about the mystery, a modern 60s career woman who shares many traits with her black sheep family member, and the intrigue that surrounded Europe just prior to when Austria declared war in the Balkans, Beatriz Williams created a fascinating story that captured my attention from page 1.The depth of personality Ms. Williams revealed in her characters was magnificent, a true work of art. I loved the snarkiness of her main character Vivien, especially as she refused to quietly acquiesce to her family's and society's trappings. Vivien is a woman we all can cheer on! And then there is Violet Grant, who is the subject of all this mystery. A woman trying to make a name for herself in a mens world of atomic physics, holding her own with the likes of Einstein and his colleagues. I was mesmerized!I also loved the romance, the struggle to open yourself up and trust a man when everything around you is screaming that he can't be trusted. But they say the heart wants what the heart wants and that is certainly a theme in The Secret Life of Violet Grant! And just when you think that all the characters are about to get their happily ever after, Beatriz drops a plot bomb on us , that has us catching our breath. I about came out of my chair, and I know I scared the dogs when I screamed "No" at just that spot!Along with the scientific race to split the atom, Beatriz includes military and civilian spies and double agents to the mix. The pre-war espionage, the sex scandle, murder, and escape from Germany before the war starts, sure got the adrenaline flowing. I really couldn't put this book down. I am not sure Ms Williams can top this book ! But I have wishlisted her next in the series already and I am willing to give her the benefit of the doubt! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Oppression versus Outrageousness: Signs of the Times? *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015* "The Secret Life of Violet Grant" by Beatriz Williams was recommended to me by a small book store owner in Fairhope, Alabama. Unfortunately, the charm of the bookstore and its hands-on employees--all of which are wreathed in the happy smiles of satisfied book-loving, is not perpetuated by the tone or content of this novel.A mysterious suitcase is delivered to Vivian Schuyler--a wealthy 20-something from a socialite family who has decided to Girl Friday for a magazine in 1960s New York with the hopes of finding her moment and becoming a contributor worthy of journalistic fame. Vivian's first person voice is jaded; her feminism soaked in sexuality-- she wields a mini-skirt like a courtesan flips open a fan. Her one-liners are edged with double entendre and seem so phony--more in the realm of what one would have said upon reflection rather than that of immediate response. Okay Vivian appreciates and settles into the privilege her money and family prestige bring her so I suppose a degree of flippancy should be expected? Nonetheless, for this reviewer, she comes across as unlikeable--the high-maintenance maneater at a party where smart wives ascertain that their husbands are chained to their arms and never speak privately with her. Does Vivian have any friends? Seems unlikeable yet, in "Secret Life," her friend is another beauty, albeit a more simplistic one that seems to hang on Vivian's every word--please . . .That being said, Vivian provides the frame for the mystery story--and it seems is one of the sisters featured respectively in a trilogy of novels written by Williams--her exploits with Dr. Paul--a guy she picks up at the post office and his immediate ensnarement--complicated by a prior relationship--defines Vivian as "the modern chick"--unafraid of attacking the world with barely anything on and a big mouth to boot. Of course, her money and family connections do help--so don't try any of this at home.The alternating voice of the novel is that of Violet Grant--Vivian's great-aunt--a physicist of such caliber she gets to hob nob with Max Planck and Albert Einstein. William's brings a degree of realism to the tone of this portion of her tale--Violet is a beautiful innocent girl who is exploited by the dastardly Dr. Grant in Oxford--a most disgusting character who enjoys women as sex toys and uses Violet for sport as well as her abilities in the science lab. I caution those who do not like Victorian erotica or crude male comments centering around the notion of a woman as an object. Violet's story revolves around the outbreak of the first world war, the effect on the scientific community and her eventual play for freedom. Unfortunately, the solution seems contrived and not extremely impacting from an emotional standpoint.I suppose the innocent Violet makes for a good foil for the overt Vivian. Is Vivian supposed to be the evolution of such oppression? If this is the intention, I believe it can be achieved with more likeability. Strong women are deliciously multifaceted--but Vivian? Not so much--she works as a poster child for the women of Mad Men--drink in hand and dress up to her---oops! Is she likeable or stereotypical?Some of the writing is wonderful--some of it too entrenched in stereotype. Three stars become four because of William's ability to write a nice metaphor.Bottom line? Williams novel "The Secret Life of Violet Grant" is entertaining if one can look past the framing of character Violet's story by unlikeable descendant Vivian Schuyler. Some who enjoy a feisty over-the-top feminist from an elite social stratum might find Vivian entertaining--her behavior fitting for her type. Recommended for those who might enjoy Violet's story.Diana Faillace Von Behren"Buzzard's Eye View" ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars 2.5 stars *by E***L on Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023* While I enjoyed the storylines (superficial Vivian and interesting Violet), the author’s repetition of awkward phrasing, dangling modifiers, and repeated misuse of the word “lugubrious” (who uses that word anyway?!) brought the overall score down a few stars. 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