The Skylark's Secret by Fiona Valpy

The Skylark's Secret

Fiona Valpy

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced
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Loch Ewe, 1940. When gamekeeper's daughter Flora's remote highland village finds itself the base for the Royal Navy's Arctic convoys, life in her close-knit community changes forever. In defiance of his disapproving father, the laird's son falls i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 63%
sad 57%
hopeful 36%
informative 24%
inspiring 21%
dark 15%
tense 12%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 20% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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