The French Lesson by Hallie Rubenhold
The French Lesson

Hallie Rubenhold

366 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative fast-paced
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1789: Henrietta Lightfoot, a young Englishwoman, trips on her silk gown as she runs for her life along the bloodstained streets of revolutionary Paris. She finds refuge in the opulent home of Grace Dalyrmple Elliott, the city’s most celebrated cou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
informative 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.43

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