Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron

Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor

Jane Austen Mysteries #1

Stephanie Barron

318 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical mystery lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
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For everyone who loves Jane Austen...a marvelously entertaining new series that turns the incomparable author into an extraordinary sleuth! On a visit to the estate of her friend, the young and beautiful Isobel Payne, Countess of Scargrave, Jane b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 528 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 43%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 32%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.52

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