Poor Tom Is Cold by Maureen Jennings

256 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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While hunting down the killer of a constable from his station, Jennings' likable detective, William Murdoch, is drawn to the plight of a young wife whose predatory stepchildren plan to shut her in an insane asylum to prevent her inheriting her hus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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