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736 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
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Language: English
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Another strong, satisfying novel, full of rich storytelling, by the author of the favourite THE TEA ROSE.An epic tale of secret love and hidden passions. It is 1900 and the dangerous streets of East London are no place for a well-bred woman. But I...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,074 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
mysterious 37%
dark 34%
hopeful 34%
tense 34%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 6%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Plot: 21% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual content, InfertilityModerate
Pregnancy, Rape, ClassismMinor
Antisemitism, Cancer, Abortion736 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Another strong, satisfying novel, full of rich storytelling, by the author of the favourite THE TEA ROSE.An epic tale of secret love and hidden passions. It is 1900 and the dangerous streets of East London are no place for a well-bred woman. But I...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,074 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
mysterious 37%
dark 34%
hopeful 34%
tense 34%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 6%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Plot: 21% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual content, InfertilityModerate
Pregnancy, Rape, ClassismMinor
Antisemitism, Cancer, Abortion