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439 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804111881
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ivy Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
" A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters." Faye KellermanAlthough esteemed General Thaddeus Carlyon meets his death in a freak accident at hom...
Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse
439 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804111881
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ivy Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
" A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters." Faye KellermanAlthough esteemed General Thaddeus Carlyon meets his death in a freak accident at hom...
Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse