The Hidden Hand by E.D.E.N. Southworth

The Hidden Hand

Capitola Black #1

E.D.E.N. Southworth

502 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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The Hidden Hand (or Capitola the Madcap) is a serial novel by E. D. E. N. Southworth first published in the New York Ledger in 1859, and was Southworth's most popular novel. It was serialized twice more, first in 1868-69 and then again 1883 (in sl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 60%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
challenging 30%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
inspiring 10%

Pace

fast 63%
slow 18%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.92

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