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385 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449907559
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett
Publication date: 15 September 1992
Description
"A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters."Although esteemed General Thaddeus Carlyon meets his death in a freak accident at home, his beautiful...
Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
emotional 44%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%
Pace
fast 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse385 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449907559
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett
Publication date: 15 September 1992
Description
"A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters."Although esteemed General Thaddeus Carlyon meets his death in a freak accident at home, his beautiful...
Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
emotional 44%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%
Pace
fast 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse