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306 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B00SRXR9WO
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 26 March 2015
Description
"An ingenious mystery and an excellent example of manners and caste systems of the Victorian era." ...THE CHATTANOOGA TIMES While the Ellison girls were out paying calls and drinking tea like proper Victorian ladies, a maid in their household w...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,203 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
emotional 34%
tense 34%
adventurous 28%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
inspiring 6%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 29% | Character: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Murder, DeathModerate
Sexism, Religious bigotry, GriefMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Violence306 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B00SRXR9WO
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 26 March 2015
Description
"An ingenious mystery and an excellent example of manners and caste systems of the Victorian era." ...THE CHATTANOOGA TIMES While the Ellison girls were out paying calls and drinking tea like proper Victorian ladies, a maid in their household w...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,203 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
emotional 34%
tense 34%
adventurous 28%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
inspiring 6%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 29% | Character: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Murder, DeathModerate
Sexism, Religious bigotry, GriefMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Violence