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249 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140009842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Polly Hampton has long been groomed for the perfect marriage by her mother, the fearsome and ambitious Lady Montdore. But Polly, with her stunning good looks and impeccable connections, is bored by the monotony of her glittering debut season in Lo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,098 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
relaxing 26%
emotional 13%
reflective 8%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
dark 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Child death, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment249 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140009842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Polly Hampton has long been groomed for the perfect marriage by her mother, the fearsome and ambitious Lady Montdore. But Polly, with her stunning good looks and impeccable connections, is bored by the monotony of her glittering debut season in Lo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,098 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
relaxing 26%
emotional 13%
reflective 8%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
dark 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Child death, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment