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342 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781556526183
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
A governess in a French chateau encounters an apparent plot against her young charge's life in this unforgettably haunting and beautifully written suspense novel. When lovely Linda Martin first arrives at Chateau Valmy as an English governess to t...
Community Reviews Summary of 890 reviews
Moods
tense 56%
adventurous 54%
emotional 38%
dark 34%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
AbleismMinor
Racial slurs
342 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781556526183
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
A governess in a French chateau encounters an apparent plot against her young charge's life in this unforgettably haunting and beautifully written suspense novel. When lovely Linda Martin first arrives at Chateau Valmy as an English governess to t...
Community Reviews Summary of 890 reviews
Moods
tense 56%
adventurous 54%
emotional 38%
dark 34%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
AbleismMinor
Racial slurs