The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer

The Black Moth

Georgette Heyer

288 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance mysterious slow-paced
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When Lord Jack Carstares is falsely accused of cheating at cards, the young nobleman accepts the blame to protect his brother. Alone and friendless in his European exile, Jack is obliged to develop his skills as a swordsman -- an accomplishment he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 549 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
lighthearted 77%
funny 51%
emotional 22%
relaxing 20%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 17%
tense 8%
challenging 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 32%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 34% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.46

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