Maura's angel Book

I adore Lynne Reid Banks' writing style. It's really lovely, especially in her fairy tale style stories. That same voice is certainly present in Maura's Angel, but perhaps given the time and setting of the tale, the whimsy is a bit muted. And while this story has a fascinating premise, it leaves something to be desired. Maybe its wanting to know more about angels and the reasons Angela came to Earth, maybe its because despite her presence, but this does not seem like fairy story. I do, however, feel it is a good book that is part of an excellent children's author's body of work.