A Useful Woman by Darcie Wilde

357 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Inspired by the novels of Jane Austen, this new mystery series set in 19th-century London introduces the charming and resourceful Rosalind Thorne, a woman privy to the secrets of high society—including who among the ton is capable of murder...   T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 441 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
lighthearted 56%
adventurous 53%
relaxing 18%
funny 12%
emotional 9%
tense 6%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.74

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