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229 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425098530
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in the dock, accused of the murder of Mary Gerrard, her rival in love. The evidence was damning: only Elinor had the motive, the opportunity and the means to administer the fatal poison. Yet, inside t...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,683 reviews
Moods
tense 22%
dark 20%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
reflective 11%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 37% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Antisemitism, Medical contentMinor
Suicide, Child death, Infidelity
229 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425098530
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in the dock, accused of the murder of Mary Gerrard, her rival in love. The evidence was damning: only Elinor had the motive, the opportunity and the means to administer the fatal poison. Yet, inside t...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,683 reviews
Moods
tense 22%
dark 20%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
reflective 11%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 37% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Antisemitism, Medical contentMinor
Suicide, Child death, Infidelity