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288 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330491600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
The body of a well-liked local historian is found half-buried under a drystone wall near the village of Helmthorpe, Swainsdale. Who on earth would want to kill such a thoughtful, dedicated man? Penny Cartwright, a beautiful folk singer with a myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
sad 26%
tense 26%
challenging 13%
adventurous 6%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 25% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 36%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, MurderMinor
Homophobia
288 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330491600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
The body of a well-liked local historian is found half-buried under a drystone wall near the village of Helmthorpe, Swainsdale. Who on earth would want to kill such a thoughtful, dedicated man? Penny Cartwright, a beautiful folk singer with a myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
sad 26%
tense 26%
challenging 13%
adventurous 6%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 25% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 36%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, MurderMinor
Homophobia