4 and 1/2 - 5 Marvelous stars! 
 I'm definitely an addict to Ms. Kleypas's work right now.. a beautiful surprise! Didn't think it would be this lovely or captivating! 
 I know it felt like it was dragging at times.. especially when there were some descriptions of how things in their time worked.. still, I think it was a good way to make you more connected into the story. 
 Great work!