Waxwork by Peter Lovesey

239 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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By her own confession, Miriam Cromer is a murderess. She is sentenced to death and the hangman travels to London to earn his fee. Then the Home Office is sent a photograph that casts doubt on the confession. The matter must be investigated, and fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.55

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