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272 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781845297466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Constable & Robinson
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In England, 1923, The Honorable Daisy Dalrymple has made a decision that, while shocking to her class, is in perfect keeping with the spirit of the times. Rather than live with relatives until she marries, she has decided to make her own living wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 611 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 79%
adventurous 38%
funny 17%
relaxing 17%
reflective 8%
tense 8%
dark 5%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 19% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Classism, MurderModerate
Vomit, Pregnancy, ViolenceMinor
Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Grief272 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781845297466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Constable & Robinson
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In England, 1923, The Honorable Daisy Dalrymple has made a decision that, while shocking to her class, is in perfect keeping with the spirit of the times. Rather than live with relatives until she marries, she has decided to make her own living wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 611 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 79%
adventurous 38%
funny 17%
relaxing 17%
reflective 8%
tense 8%
dark 5%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 19% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Classism, MurderModerate
Vomit, Pregnancy, ViolenceMinor
Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Grief