The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer

The Quiet Gentleman

Georgette Heyer

343 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction historical romance lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
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On becoming the 7th Earl of Stanyon, Gervase returns from abroad to take possession of his inheritance only to find a family hostile to his intentions. Strange accidents happen, especially after he begins to rival his brother for the affections of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
mysterious 63%
funny 43%
adventurous 33%
relaxing 13%
emotional 10%
tense 10%
reflective 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 23%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 34% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.79

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