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341 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451216694
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The year is 1811. As old King George III sinks deeper into madness, and the threat of social unrest and revolution haunts the privileged classes, a beautiful young woman is found raped and savagely murdered on the altar steps of an ancient parish...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,170 reviews
Moods
adventurous 70%
dark 70%
tense 36%
challenging 8%
informative 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
emotional 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 37% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 29% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Murder, BloodModerate
War, Sexual violence, Sexual contentMinor
Domestic abuse, Classism, Homophobia
341 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451216694
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The year is 1811. As old King George III sinks deeper into madness, and the threat of social unrest and revolution haunts the privileged classes, a beautiful young woman is found raped and savagely murdered on the altar steps of an ancient parish...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,170 reviews
Moods
adventurous 70%
dark 70%
tense 36%
challenging 8%
informative 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
emotional 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 37% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 29% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Murder, BloodModerate
War, Sexual violence, Sexual contentMinor
Domestic abuse, Classism, Homophobia