The Iron Horse by Edward Marston

334 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Derby Day at Epsom Downs. A multitude of people crowd to watch the races: dukes and dustmen, bishops and beggars, privileged ladies and prostitutes--the gamut of Victorian society and a hotbed for crime and crooks of all kinds. With the nation a-f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
mysterious 71%
lighthearted 42%
tense 28%
dark 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

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3.68

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