Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer

381 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
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1945, London. The vote in the House of Lords as to who should inherit the Barrington family fortune has ended in a tie. The Lord Chancellor's deciding vote will cast a long shadow on the lives of Harry Clifton and Giles Barrington. Harry returns t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,197 reviews

Moods

adventurous 74%
mysterious 57%
tense 45%
emotional 28%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
informative 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
dark 2%
funny 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 28%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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