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256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Lucia works as a servant girl in Italy and is engaged to be married. But after the pox disfigures her face, she flees in shame without telling her lover. Years later, as a reknowned Amsterdam courtesan who never goes out without her veil, Lucia is...
Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
mysterious 47%
sad 47%
adventurous 23%
dark 23%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 9%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 28% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Pedophilia, Antisemitism, Sexual harassment
256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lucia works as a servant girl in Italy and is engaged to be married. But after the pox disfigures her face, she flees in shame without telling her lover. Years later, as a reknowned Amsterdam courtesan who never goes out without her veil, Lucia is...
Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
mysterious 47%
sad 47%
adventurous 23%
dark 23%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 9%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 28% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Pedophilia, Antisemitism, Sexual harassment