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288 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330491600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
The body of a well-liked local historian is found half-buried under a drystone wall near the village of Helmthorpe, Swainsdale. Who on earth would want to kill such a thoughtful, dedicated man? Penny Cartwright, a beautiful folk singer with a myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
sad 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, MurderMinor
Homophobia
288 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330491600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
The body of a well-liked local historian is found half-buried under a drystone wall near the village of Helmthorpe, Swainsdale. Who on earth would want to kill such a thoughtful, dedicated man? Penny Cartwright, a beautiful folk singer with a myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
sad 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, MurderMinor
Homophobia