The Penguin Book of Gaslight Crime: Con Artists, Burglars, Rogues, and Scoundrels from the Timeof Sherlock Holmes by

The Penguin Book of Gaslight Crime: Con Artists, Burglars, Rogues, and Scoundrels from the Timeof Sherlock Holmes

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Read Michael Sims's posts on the Penguin BlogAn exclusive collection-the first- ever gathering of rogues from the gaslight era collected here for the first time: the best crime fiction from the gaslight era. All the legendary thieves are present-A...

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Moods

funny 100%
mysterious 100%
lighthearted 75%
adventurous 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

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