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272 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008131463
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins GB
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Everyone expected Isabella Charteris, beautiful, sheltered and aristocratic, to marry her cousin Rupert when he came back from the War. It would have been such a suitable marriage. How strange then that John Gabriel, an ambitious and ruthless war ...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
mysterious 40%
sad 33%
dark 29%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 31% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Emotional abuse, Sexism, Domestic abuseModerate
Car accident, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Gun violence, Hate crime, Drug abuse272 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008131463
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins GB
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Everyone expected Isabella Charteris, beautiful, sheltered and aristocratic, to marry her cousin Rupert when he came back from the War. It would have been such a suitable marriage. How strange then that John Gabriel, an ambitious and ruthless war ...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
mysterious 40%
sad 33%
dark 29%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 31% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Sexism, Domestic abuseModerate
Car accident, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Gun violence, Hate crime, Drug abuse