Mystery in White by J. Jefferson Farjeon, Martin Edwards

256 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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On Christmas Eve, heavy snowfall brings a train to a halt near the village of Hemmersby. Several passengers take shelter in a deserted country house, where the fire has been lit and the table laid for tea – but no one is at home. Trapped together ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 579 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 31%
tense 31%
adventurous 29%
lighthearted 15%
funny 11%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 42%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.28

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