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717 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Helen Davenport, governess for a wealthy London household, longs for a family of her own—but nearing her late twenties and with no dowry, her prospects are dim. Responding to an advertisement seeking young women to marry New Zealand’s honorable ba...
Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
hopeful 33%
informative 27%
sad 27%
dark 22%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Homophobia, Sexual harassmentModerate
Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Domestic abuse717 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Helen Davenport, governess for a wealthy London household, longs for a family of her own—but nearing her late twenties and with no dowry, her prospects are dim. Responding to an advertisement seeking young women to marry New Zealand’s honorable ba...
Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
hopeful 33%
informative 27%
sad 27%
dark 22%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Homophobia, Sexual harassmentModerate
Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Domestic abuse