Death of a Ghost by Margery Allingham

224 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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John Sebastian Lafcadio, is one of the greatest painters of the Edwardian period, and his ambition to be known as the greatest painter since Rembrandt was not to be thwarted by a matter as trifling as his own death. Lafcadio was not only a brillia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 33%
tense 33%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.67

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