240 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425068038
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A few weeks after marrying an attractive young widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb blast in the London blitz. Overnight, the former Mrs Underhay finds herself in sole possession of the Cloade family fortune.Shortly afterwards, Herc...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,744 reviews
Moods
tense 25%
dark 22%
adventurous 16%
challenging 9%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 40% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, MisogynyModerate
Death, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Drug use, Suicide, Drug abuse240 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425068038
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A few weeks after marrying an attractive young widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb blast in the London blitz. Overnight, the former Mrs Underhay finds herself in sole possession of the Cloade family fortune.Shortly afterwards, Herc...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,744 reviews
Moods
tense 25%
dark 22%
adventurous 16%
challenging 9%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 40% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, MisogynyModerate
Death, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Drug use, Suicide, Drug abuse