352 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007121014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publication date: 30 August 2011
Description
A few weeks after marrying an attractive young widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb blast in the London blitz. Overnight, the former Mrs Underhay finds herself in sole possession of the Cloade family fortune.Shortly afterwards, Herc...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,758 reviews
Moods
tense 25%
dark 23%
adventurous 16%
challenging 9%
reflective 6%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 40% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, MisogynyModerate
Death, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Drug use, Suicide, Drug abuse
352 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007121014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publication date: 30 August 2011
Description
A few weeks after marrying an attractive young widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb blast in the London blitz. Overnight, the former Mrs Underhay finds herself in sole possession of the Cloade family fortune.Shortly afterwards, Herc...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,758 reviews
Moods
tense 25%
dark 23%
adventurous 16%
challenging 9%
reflective 6%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 40% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, MisogynyModerate
Death, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Drug use, Suicide, Drug abuse