The Perfume of the Lady in Black by Gaston Leroux

The Perfume of the Lady in Black

Joseph Rouletabille #2

Gaston Leroux with Otto Penzler

304 pages • first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics mystery mysterious slow-paced
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The suspenseful sequel to the genre-defining The Mystery of the Yellow Room Set in a medieval castle on the Côte d’Azur, this classic locked room mystery reunites journalist-turned-detective Joseph Rouletabille; Mathilde Stangerson, daughter of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 62%
tense 62%
emotional 50%
dark 25%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.51

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