336 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007120710
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 22 March 2018
Description
Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in the dock, accused of the murder of Mary Gerrard, her rival in love. The evidence was damning: only Elinor had the motive, the opportunity and the means to administer the fatal poison. Yet, inside t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,505 reviews
Moods
tense 24%
dark 20%
emotional 14%
adventurous 11%
reflective 11%
challenging 9%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 39% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 33% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, ClassismModerate
Medical content, Death of parent, InfidelityMinor
Child death, Antisemitism, Suicide
336 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007120710
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 22 March 2018
Description
Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in the dock, accused of the murder of Mary Gerrard, her rival in love. The evidence was damning: only Elinor had the motive, the opportunity and the means to administer the fatal poison. Yet, inside t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,505 reviews
Moods
tense 24%
dark 20%
emotional 14%
adventurous 11%
reflective 11%
challenging 9%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 39% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 33% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, ClassismModerate
Medical content, Death of parent, InfidelityMinor
Child death, Antisemitism, Suicide