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310 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860688785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In memory of the wife who had once dishonored and always despised him, Brian de Retteville founded a 12th-century convent in Norfolk. Two centuries later, the Benedictine community is well established there and, as befits a convent whose origin ha...
Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews
Moods
challenging 51%
funny 35%
emotional 19%
dark 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Rape, Violence, Injury/Injury detail310 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860688785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In memory of the wife who had once dishonored and always despised him, Brian de Retteville founded a 12th-century convent in Norfolk. Two centuries later, the Benedictine community is well established there and, as befits a convent whose origin ha...
Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews
Moods
challenging 51%
funny 35%
emotional 19%
dark 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Rape, Violence, Injury/Injury detail