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297 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860683582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 12 May 1983
Description
In 1860, as a young girl of 17, Lady Slane nurtures a secret, burning ambition—to become an artist. She becomes, instead, the wife of a great statesman and the mother of six children. Seventy years later, released by widowhood, and to the dismay o...
Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews
Moods
emotional 44%
inspiring 31%
relaxing 25%
funny 23%
sad 18%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 9%
dark 2%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31%Average rating
297 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860683582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 12 May 1983
Description
In 1860, as a young girl of 17, Lady Slane nurtures a secret, burning ambition—to become an artist. She becomes, instead, the wife of a great statesman and the mother of six children. Seventy years later, released by widowhood, and to the dismay o...
Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews
Moods
emotional 44%
inspiring 31%
relaxing 25%
funny 23%
sad 18%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 9%
dark 2%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31%Average rating