The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

The Silent Companions

Laura Purcell

384 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark mysterious fast-paced
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Some doors are locked for a reason. When Elsie married handsome young heir Rupert Bainbridge, she believed she was destined for a life of luxury. But pregnant and widowed just weeks after their wedding, with her new servants resentful and the loca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,731 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 90%
tense 75%
emotional 21%
sad 20%
challenging 7%
adventurous 4%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 33% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 34% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 36% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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