Finally finished October's book! Really enjoyed the story, even though it's not a book I'd normally go for. Hope to read more Sarah Waters books in the future!

Thanks to MN, Sarah and everyone who posted questions, it's been an interesting read.

I was lucky in that I just happened to spot a copy in my local library 2/3 months ago, and I was even able to renew it once so I could finish reading (which you can't do if there's reservations, fairly enough).

3 years seems a long time to wait but I haven't actually read Affinity yet, so I'll have to do that.

Thanks everyone for a really excellent chat - please keep going if you want to carry on discussing.

And just to add, November's choice is now ready and waiting for your vote. Polls close next Tuesday 10 November.

Thank you, it's lovely get an insight into an author's mind.

Thank you! Good night.

thanks very much Sarah!

Thanks ever so much, Sarah.

Good luck with the next book

Thank you Sarah. Off to borrow the rest of your books from my mum now.

I think that's about all we have time for... Sarah, you are undoubtedly one of the best webchat authors we have ever had, thank you for answering so many questions with such energy and thoughtfulness.

Congratulations on all your brilliant books, and good luck for the next. Please come back and tell us about it in 3 years.

I also warmed to the Ayreses more than I thought I would. At first I had little sympathy that they couldn't afford staff any more, boo hoo, and that the world they knew was changing beyond all recognition.

I think the fact that Caroline was such a strong and resilient female character helped me to empathise with her but then all your books seem to feature women with similar traits.