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288 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449208670
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 12 October 1985
Description
"An ingenious mystery and an excellent example of manners and caste systems of the Victorian era." ...THE CHATTANOOGA TIMES While the Ellison girls were out paying calls and drinking tea like proper Victorian ladies, a maid in their household was ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,200 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
emotional 34%
tense 34%
adventurous 28%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
inspiring 6%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 29% | Character: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Murder, DeathModerate
Sexism, Religious bigotry, GriefMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Violence
288 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449208670
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 12 October 1985
Description
"An ingenious mystery and an excellent example of manners and caste systems of the Victorian era." ...THE CHATTANOOGA TIMES While the Ellison girls were out paying calls and drinking tea like proper Victorian ladies, a maid in their household was ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,200 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
emotional 34%
tense 34%
adventurous 28%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
inspiring 6%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 29% | Character: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Murder, DeathModerate
Sexism, Religious bigotry, GriefMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Violence