Behold, Here's Poison by Georgette Heyer

320 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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When Gregory Matthews, patriarch of the Poplars is found dead one morning, imperious Aunt Harriet blames it on the roast duck he ate for supper. After all, she had warned him about his blood pressure. But a post-mortem determines the cause of deat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 294 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
lighthearted 47%
funny 41%
adventurous 17%
dark 11%
tense 11%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 20% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.61

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