Scan barcode
224 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440175520
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Elinor Carlisle and Roddy Welman are the model English couple, perfect companions set for a life of ease when they inherit Aunt Laura's considerable fortune. But a poison pen letter begins a chain of events which is to end in tragedy. Enter Hercul...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,725 reviews
Moods
tense 22%
dark 19%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
reflective 11%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 37% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | 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, Classism, Medical contentMinor
Antisemitism, Suicide, Child death
224 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440175520
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Elinor Carlisle and Roddy Welman are the model English couple, perfect companions set for a life of ease when they inherit Aunt Laura's considerable fortune. But a poison pen letter begins a chain of events which is to end in tragedy. Enter Hercul...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,725 reviews
Moods
tense 22%
dark 19%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
reflective 11%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 37% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | 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, Classism, Medical contentMinor
Antisemitism, Suicide, Child death