A Dreadful Splendour by B.R. Myers, B.R. Myers

A Dreadful Splendour

B.R. Myers, B.R. Myers

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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London, 1852. Genevieve Timmons has made her living posing as a spiritualist to swindle wealthy believers, until one misstep lands her in a jail cell awaiting the noose. Then a stranger, Mr. Lockhart, arrives to make her a peculiar offer. The lord...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,094 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 63%
adventurous 52%
tense 40%
emotional 26%
sad 9%
hopeful 8%
reflective 6%
funny 4%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 26%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.81

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