The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson

The Secret Countess

Eva Ibbotson with Amanda Craig

368 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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After the Russian revolution turns her world topsy-turvy, Anna, a young Russian Countess, has no choice but to flee to England. Penniless, Anna hides her aristocratic background and takes a job as servant in the household of the esteemed Westerhol...

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Moods

lighthearted 79%
hopeful 61%
emotional 56%
funny 52%
relaxing 23%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 13%
reflective 7%
informative 4%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 28%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 35% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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