Nightshade by E.S. Thomson

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

London, 1851. Restless and bored after a long hot summer, apothecary and poison expert Jem Flockhart decides to redesign her physic garden. But plans are thrown into confusion when a man’s skeleton is unearthed from beneath the deadly nightshade, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 46%
dark 46%
tense 33%
emotional 20%
informative 13%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 20%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 36%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.81

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