Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer

384 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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A Moonlit Night, a Sleeping Village, and an Unaccountable Murder...In the dead of the night, a man in an evening dress is found murdered, locked in the stocks on the village green. Unfortunately for Superintendent Hannasyde, the deceased is Andrew...

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Community Reviews Summary of 402 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
lighthearted 73%
funny 52%
adventurous 26%
relaxing 21%
dark 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 30%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 23% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.57

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