A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer

A Civil Contract

Georgette Heyer

375 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced
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Adam Deveril, is one of the Duke of Wellington's captains, and a hero at Salamanca. When his father, a crony of the Prince Regent, is killed in the hunting field, Adam became the 6th Viscount Lynton of Fontley Priory, Lincolnshire. But he retuns f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 578 reviews

Moods

emotional 51%
lighthearted 48%
reflective 37%
hopeful 28%
relaxing 20%
funny 17%
sad 14%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.65

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