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

The Hidden Hand

Capitola Black #1

E.D.E.N. Southworth with Joanne Dobson

544 pages • first pub 1859 (view editions)

fiction classics historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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E.D.E.N. Southworth was one of the most popular and prolific writers of the nineteenth century and her Capitola Black, or Black Cap - a cross-dressing, adventure-seeking girl-woman - was so well-loved that the book was serialized three times betwe...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 238 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

funny: 58%

mysterious: 58%

lighthearted: 50%

challenging: 25%

emotional: 25%

tense: 25%

dark: 16%

hopeful: 16%

inspiring: 16%

reflective: 16%

Pace

61% of readers chose fast
23% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

27% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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