The Rose and the Yew Tree by Mary Westmacott, Agatha Christie

The Rose and the Yew Tree

Mary Westmacott, Agatha Christie with Daniel Philpott (Narrator)

7 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 1947 (editions) user-added

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Everyone expected Isabella Charteris, sheltered and aristocratic, to marry her cousin Rupert St. Loo when he came back from the War. She had known Rupert since childhood. He was handsome, strong, and deeply in love with her. Everyone agreed, it wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 55%
mysterious 40%
sad 33%
dark 29%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 31% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.35

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