The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

The Flame and the Flower

Birmingham #1

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

430 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced
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Doomed to a life of unending toil, Heather Simmons fears for her innocence — until a shocking, desperate act forces her to flee... and to seek refuge in the arms of a virile and dangerous stranger.A lusty adventurer married to the sea, Captain Bra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews

Moods

emotional 54%
adventurous 45%
tense 45%
dark 41%
challenging 33%
mysterious 20%
sad 12%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.26

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