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256 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008611965
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A wealthy family Rex Fortescue was enjoying his morning cup of tea when he met his untimely end. Suspicions naturally turn to his wife. He was filthy rich, after all. Then she too is found dead. Strange clues have Scotland Yard's finest minds scra...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,979 reviews
Moods
tense 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 15%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%
reflective 5%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 27% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Infidelity, Mental illness, GaslightingMinor
Suicide, Animal death, Fatphobia
256 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008611965
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A wealthy family Rex Fortescue was enjoying his morning cup of tea when he met his untimely end. Suspicions naturally turn to his wife. He was filthy rich, after all. Then she too is found dead. Strange clues have Scotland Yard's finest minds scra...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,979 reviews
Moods
tense 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 15%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%
reflective 5%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 27% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Infidelity, Mental illness, GaslightingMinor
Suicide, Animal death, Fatphobia