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229 pages • first pub 1947 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780007534951
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins)
Publication date: 22 May 2014
Description
A captivating novel of love and intrigue. Everyone expected Isabella Charteris, beautiful, sheltered and aristocratic, to marry her cousin Rupert when he came back from the War. It would have been such a suitable marriage. How strange then that...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
mysterious 40%
sad 33%
dark 29%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 31% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Emotional abuse, Sexism, Domestic abuseModerate
Car accident, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Gun violence, Hate crime, Drug abuse229 pages • first pub 1947 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780007534951
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins)
Publication date: 22 May 2014
Description
A captivating novel of love and intrigue. Everyone expected Isabella Charteris, beautiful, sheltered and aristocratic, to marry her cousin Rupert when he came back from the War. It would have been such a suitable marriage. How strange then that...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
mysterious 40%
sad 33%
dark 29%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 31% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Sexism, Domestic abuseModerate
Car accident, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Gun violence, Hate crime, Drug abuse