Beloved Poison by E.S. Thomson

Beloved Poison

Jem Flockhart #1

E.S. Thomson

390 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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A dark and richly atmospheric thriller, perfect for fans of Laura Purcell’s The Silent Companions, Sarah Perry’s Melmoth and Elly Griffiths’ The Stranger Diaries.London, 1846.Ramshackle and crumbling, St Saviour’s Infirmary awaits demolition. With...

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Community Reviews Summary of 212 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 80%
tense 61%
adventurous 29%
sad 29%
emotional 22%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 25%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 44% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.83

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