Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear

336 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced
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London 1930. Maisie Dobbs, the renowned psychologist and investigator, receives a most unusual request. She must prove that Sir Cecil Lawton's son Ralph is really dead. This is a case that will challenge Maisie in unexpected ways, for Ralph Lawton...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
emotional 60%
adventurous 57%
reflective 26%
tense 25%
sad 14%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
dark 11%
informative 9%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 20%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 31% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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