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wendycherie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nevclue's review against another edition
3.0
Again this felt very prosaic. Perfectly serviceable historical mystery. But I just don't care much about any of the characters. The mystery was reasonably well done; the historical accuracy is good. I just never really connected either in this book or the previous one.
scribe391's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
While no year is provided, Wilde’s mystery is most likely set during the Regency era.
Rosalind Thorne provides discreet assistance to women who hire her.
Margaretta Seymore engages Rosalind when her husband threatens to divorce her.
Rosalind Thorne provides discreet assistance to women who hire her.
Margaretta Seymore engages Rosalind when her husband threatens to divorce her.
kelseyglamour's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rebeccabadger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
guatedina's review against another edition
4.0
Some of the Regency language is a bit off, but I enjoyed the mystery and the subplots. And the end was a surprise- which is always good in a mystery!
foxon's review against another edition
3.0
Solid mystery, but a little predictable. The writing is again much better then most books in this genre.
readbooks_fightpatriarchy's review against another edition
3.0
Fun sequel to the further adventures of Miss Rosalind Thorne
incandescentreads's review against another edition
1.5
Rating : 1,5 ⭐
The solution to this mystery really came out of nowhere and, in my opinion, played on some ableist tropes in way that didn't subvert them in the way the author seemed to expect. The line of succession angle was way too convoluted to make for a satisfying plot line. The ending was definitely the low point of this story, but I still think the rest of it is salvageable. I hope the next one doesn't rely on the same old tropes.
The solution to this mystery really came out of nowhere and, in my opinion, played on some ableist tropes in way that didn't subvert them in the way the author seemed to expect. The line of succession angle was way too convoluted to make for a satisfying plot line. The ending was definitely the low point of this story, but I still think the rest of it is salvageable. I hope the next one doesn't rely on the same old tropes.