The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer

The Black Moth

Georgette Heyer

282 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance mysterious slow-paced
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The Black Moth was Georgette Heyer's debut novel. She was only 19 and it surprised the publishing world by selling more than 200,000 copies in 1921. Georgette Heyer essentially invented Regency Romance. This novel is set in 1751 and has Lords, Lad...

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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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