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691 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
An ingenious tour de force: an utterly compelling historical mystery with a plot that twists and turns and keeps the reader guessing until the very last page.We are in England in the 1660s. Charles II has been restored to the throne following year...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,204 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
challenging 43%
informative 22%
tense 22%
reflective 19%
adventurous 15%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 19% | Character: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Medical content, MurderModerate
Physical abuse691 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An ingenious tour de force: an utterly compelling historical mystery with a plot that twists and turns and keeps the reader guessing until the very last page.We are in England in the 1660s. Charles II has been restored to the throne following year...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,204 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
challenging 43%
informative 22%
tense 22%
reflective 19%
adventurous 15%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 19% | Character: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Medical content, MurderModerate
Physical abuse