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344 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. Detective William Murdoch quickly finds out that more than one person connected with the girl’s simple life has something to hide.
Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews
Moods
adventurous 38%
dark 38%
tense 38%
challenging 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, MurderModerate
Rape, Racism, Racial slursMinor
Child death, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry
344 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. Detective William Murdoch quickly finds out that more than one person connected with the girl’s simple life has something to hide.
Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews
Moods
adventurous 38%
dark 38%
tense 38%
challenging 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, MurderModerate
Rape, Racism, Racial slursMinor
Child death, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry