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328 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When young and beautiful governess Kate Malvern finds herself unemployed in Regency England, is surprised to receive an invitation to live with a distant aunt, Minerva Broome, who she has never met. Rescued from penury by her aunt Minerva, hardly ...
Community Reviews Summary of 465 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
emotional 38%
sad 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 19%
funny 14%
relaxing 14%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 26% | Character: 26%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Suicide, DeathModerate
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Death of parent
328 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When young and beautiful governess Kate Malvern finds herself unemployed in Regency England, is surprised to receive an invitation to live with a distant aunt, Minerva Broome, who she has never met. Rescued from penury by her aunt Minerva, hardly ...
Community Reviews Summary of 465 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
emotional 38%
sad 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 19%
funny 14%
relaxing 14%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 26% | Character: 26%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Suicide, DeathModerate
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Death of parent