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289 pages • first pub 1948 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B0046A9MMC
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Harper/ Harper-collins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A few weeks after marrying an attractive young widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb blast in the London blitz. Overnight, the former Mrs Underhay finds herself in sole possession of the Cloade family fortune.Shortly afterwards, Herc...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,231 reviews
Moods
tense 27%
dark 23%
adventurous 18%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 41% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, SuicideModerate
Death, Racial slurs, WarMinor
Drug use, Drug abuse, Misogyny289 pages • first pub 1948 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B0046A9MMC
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Harper/ Harper-collins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A few weeks after marrying an attractive young widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb blast in the London blitz. Overnight, the former Mrs Underhay finds herself in sole possession of the Cloade family fortune.Shortly afterwards, Herc...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,231 reviews
Moods
tense 27%
dark 23%
adventurous 18%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 41% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, SuicideModerate
Death, Racial slurs, WarMinor
Drug use, Drug abuse, Misogyny