Where Serpents Sleep by C.S. Harris

368 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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Hero Jarvis, reform-minded daughter of the Prince Regent's cousin, enlists Sebastian St. Cyr's help in investigating the brutal murders of eight prostitutes. Following a trail of clues from London's seedy East End to the Mayfair mansions of a nobl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 532 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 65%
dark 60%
tense 25%
emotional 20%
challenging 10%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 23%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.15

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