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 (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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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% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.92

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