I'm looking for a book that's similar to the following:
The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas
I love these books for the writing style, the emotional connection with the characters, and that they're stories about people (with some adventure thrown in). Older writing, adventure, dark/sad mood, and reflections upon humanity are all enjoyable elements of the above books. + for strong female characters
by OpelMoscow