Bedelia by A.B. Emrys, Vera Caspary

213 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Long before Desperate Housewives, there was Bedelia: pretty, ultra femme, and “adoring as a kitten.” A perfect housekeeper and lover, she wants nothing more than to please her insecure new husband, who can’t believe his luck. But is Bedelia too go...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 66%
tense 50%
emotional 33%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.47

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