A Lady in Shadows by Lene Kaaberbøl

A Lady in Shadows

Madeleine Karno #2

Lene Kaaberbøl with Elisabeth Kallick Dyssegaard (Translator)

352 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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On June 2nd, 1894, in the wake of President Marie Francois Sadi Carnot’s assassination, France descends into chaos and riots in the streets of Varbourg. Many lives are lost in the mayhem, but when one lady of the night is found murdered with bruta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
reflective 50%
informative 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.69

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