The Foundling by Georgette Heyer

The Foundling

Georgette Heyer with Kay Hooper

406 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional mysterious slow-paced
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Description

A diffident young man of 24 years, easily pushed around by his overprotective uncle and the retinue of devoted family retainers who won't let him lift a finger for himself, Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware ("Gilly"), the seventh Duke of Sale, someti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
lighthearted 87%
adventurous 68%
emotional 12%
relaxing 12%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 21% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.79

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