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352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787302891
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Description
A pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London, where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance. London, 1799. Dora Blake is an aspiring jewellery artist who lives with her uncle in wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,963 reviews
Moods
adventurous 59%
dark 30%
tense 29%
emotional 27%
informative 14%
hopeful 9%
sad 8%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parentModerate
Domestic abuse, Death, ViolenceMinor
Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Murder
352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787302891
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Description
A pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London, where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance. London, 1799. Dora Blake is an aspiring jewellery artist who lives with her uncle in wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,963 reviews
Moods
adventurous 59%
dark 30%
tense 29%
emotional 27%
informative 14%
hopeful 9%
sad 8%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parentModerate
Domestic abuse, Death, ViolenceMinor
Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Murder