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annnniiiika's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
jefftstevens's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
At first I did t get why this book had been written out of sequence, being set three years before the first novel. However, it fills in the background of Lynsey, Lady Helen, St. James and Deborah perfectly. It’s strange with only a brief interaction with Havers though. Great story.
johnlway's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kbsterls's review against another edition
4.0
i am hooked on this series! a great read for the summer!
slhandy45's review against another edition
3.0
Well, this prequel fills in some of the missing details of the first in the series, but it leaves plenty of other gaps, like how did Tommy fall in love with Deborah and pursue her in the states anyway?
judyward's review against another edition
4.0
Even though this is the fourth book in the Thomas Lynley series, chronologically it is set before the other three. Thomas, Lord Asherton, has brought his fiance, Deborah, home to meet his family also bringing along Simon St. James and Lady Helen. Unfortunately, a good weekend is spoiled by the murder of a neighbor and then the murder of a guest at Lynley's family home, Howenstow. Increasingly, it appers that a member of the Lynley family must be involved. The sad history of the Lynley family makes the interactions among the major characters of this series much easier to understand both in previous and in subsequent books.
ecosy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse and Emotional abuse
laurelwingcaston's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0