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342 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
A governess in a French chateau encounters an apparent plot against her young charge's life in this unforgettably haunting and beautifully written suspense novel. When lovely Linda Martin first arrives at Château Valmy as an English governess to t...
Community Reviews Summary of 882 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
adventurous 53%
emotional 36%
dark 34%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
AbleismMinor
Racial slurs
342 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A governess in a French chateau encounters an apparent plot against her young charge's life in this unforgettably haunting and beautifully written suspense novel. When lovely Linda Martin first arrives at Château Valmy as an English governess to t...
Community Reviews Summary of 882 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
adventurous 53%
emotional 36%
dark 34%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
AbleismMinor
Racial slurs