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265 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
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Language: English
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Troy Alleyn, Inspector Roderick Alleyn's beautiful young wife, is engaged to paint a portrait of Sir Henry Ancred, famed Shakespearean actor and family patriarch, but she senses all is not well in the dreary castle of Ancreton. When old Henry is f...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
adventurous 37%
funny 37%
relaxing 37%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
dark 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death
265 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Troy Alleyn, Inspector Roderick Alleyn's beautiful young wife, is engaged to paint a portrait of Sir Henry Ancred, famed Shakespearean actor and family patriarch, but she senses all is not well in the dreary castle of Ancreton. When old Henry is f...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
adventurous 37%
funny 37%
relaxing 37%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
dark 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death