These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer

These Old Shades

Alastair-Audley Tetralogy #1

Georgette Heyer

347 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction historical romance mysterious slow-paced
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Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Lord Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon, known for his coldness of manner, his remarkable omniscience, and his debauched lifestyle. Society b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,223 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
adventurous 69%
lighthearted 63%
mysterious 33%
emotional 30%
hopeful 21%
relaxing 13%
tense 5%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
informative 2%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 17%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 17% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.83

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