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298 pages • first pub 1931 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1860, as a young girl of 17, Lady Slane nurtures a secret, burning ambition—to become an artist. She becomes, instead, the wife of a great statesman and the mother of six children. Seventy years later, released by widowhood, and to the dismay o...
Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
inspiring 31%
relaxing 24%
funny 23%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 9%
dark 2%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 31%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death298 pages • first pub 1931 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1860, as a young girl of 17, Lady Slane nurtures a secret, burning ambition—to become an artist. She becomes, instead, the wife of a great statesman and the mother of six children. Seventy years later, released by widowhood, and to the dismay o...
Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
inspiring 31%
relaxing 24%
funny 23%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 9%
dark 2%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 31%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death