The Promise by Lesley Pearse

The Promise

Belle #2

Lesley Pearse

503 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

London 1914Belle Reilly finally has the life she's dreamed of thanks to a devoted husband in Jimmy and the hat shop she's wanted to own since she was a child. But as the storm clouds of World War One begin to gather, Belle's already turbulent life...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
hopeful 75%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.87

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