The Golden Key by Marian Womack

323 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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An extraordinary, page-turning Gothic mystery set in the wilds of the Norfolk Fens from the BSFA-shortlisted author.London, 1901. After the death of Queen Victoria the city heaves with the uncanny and the eerie. Séances are held and the dead are c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 88%
challenging 29%
adventurous 23%
emotional 17%
tense 17%
reflective 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 26%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 31% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

2.65

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