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304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786499080
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A gorgeous, haunting and captivating novel of a century-long family mystery in the wilds of Scotland, and one woman's hunt for the truth. Scotland, 1949: Caroline Gillan and her new husband Alasdair have moved back to Kelly Castle, his dilapidat...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
adventurous 46%
sad 43%
reflective 24%
dark 21%
informative 17%
hopeful 14%
challenging 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse
304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786499080
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A gorgeous, haunting and captivating novel of a century-long family mystery in the wilds of Scotland, and one woman's hunt for the truth. Scotland, 1949: Caroline Gillan and her new husband Alasdair have moved back to Kelly Castle, his dilapidat...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
adventurous 46%
sad 43%
reflective 24%
dark 21%
informative 17%
hopeful 14%
challenging 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse