These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer

These Old Shades

Alastair-Audley Tetralogy #1

Georgette Heyer

352 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction historical romance mysterious slow-paced

Description

Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Lord Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon, known for his coldness of manner, his remarkable omniscience, and his debauched lifestyle. Society b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 868 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
funny 69%
lighthearted 63%
mysterious 33%
emotional 25%
relaxing 19%
hopeful 13%
reflective 8%
dark 5%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 15%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 76% | Character: 16% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%

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3.8

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