The Ladies of Missalonghi by Colleen McCullough

The Ladies of Missalonghi

Colleen McCullough

192 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical romance lighthearted medium-paced
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Sometimes fairy toles can come true-even for plain, shy spinsters like Missy Wright. Neither as pretty as cousin Alicianor as domineering as mother Drusilla, she seems doomed to aquiet life of near poverty at Missalonghi, her family's pitifullysm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 72%
emotional 40%
reflective 27%
adventurous 22%
funny 22%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 26%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.41

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