BOOK BRIEF

Glamour in Glass

Mary Robinette Kowal
Guide cover placeholder

Glamour in Glass

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Mary Robinette Kowal

Glamour in Glass

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

331

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Science Fiction
Period
Regency Era
Setting

Belgium • 1810s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In Glamour in Glass, set in Regency England, individuals Jane and Vincent travel to Belgium to merge glamour and glass-making. As they navigate political tensions, Jane faces challenges that test her resilience and innovation. Her journey emphasizes the balance between personal relationships and artistic ambitions amid the backdrop of societal changes and potential war.

Fantastical

Romantic

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

6,143 ratings

65%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Glamour in Glass by Mary Robinette Kowal is praised for its inventive blend of Regency-era romance and fantasy elements, focusing on strong character development and historical detail. However, some critics note a slower pace in certain sections. Overall, the novel's imaginative world-building and engaging plot are well appreciated.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Glamour in Glass?

Readers enchanted by the blend of Regency romance and fantasy in Jane Austen's works and Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell would adore Mary Robinette Kowal's Glamour in Glass. It seamlessly weaves magic into a historical setting, appealing to fans of historical fiction and fantasy.

4.0

6,143 ratings

65%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

331

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Science Fiction
Period
Regency Era
Setting

Belgium • 1810s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!