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406 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444711127
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 26 May 2011
Description
Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely lit...
Community Reviews Summary of 883 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
adventurous 53%
emotional 36%
dark 34%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 43%
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: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | 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
406 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444711127
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 26 May 2011
Description
Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely lit...
Community Reviews Summary of 883 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
adventurous 53%
emotional 36%
dark 34%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 43%
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: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | 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