The Splendour Falls by Susanna Kearsley

The Splendour Falls

Susanna Kearsley

380 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical mystery romance mysterious slow-paced
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Chinon-chateau of legend, steeped in the history of France and England. It is to Chinon that Emily goes on a long-awaited holiday, to meet her charming but unreliable cousin, Harry. Harry wanted to explore the old town and the castle, where Queen ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 753 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 62%
sad 37%
emotional 31%
tense 25%
relaxing 18%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 18% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.59

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