The Secret of the Chateau: Gripping and heartbreaking historical fiction with a mystery at its heart by Kathleen McGurl

The Secret of the Chateau: Gripping and heartbreaking historical fiction with a mystery at its heart

Kathleen McGurl

384 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Everything is about to change… 1789. Pierre and Catherine Aubert, the Comte and Comtesse de Verais, have fled the palace of Versailles for their château, deep in the French Alps. But as revolution spreads through the country, even hidden away the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

informative 66%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.19

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