Penance for the Dead by Cara Devlin

235 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction historical romance
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Old scandals and destructive truths are exposed when a woman from Hugh Marsden’s past is murdered in cold blood.Principal Bow Street Officer Hugh Marsden is used to living in the shadow of disgrace. First, as the illegitimate son of the late Visco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 75%
emotional 62%
challenging 25%
relaxing 25%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.94

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