The Intrigue by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton

163 pages first pub 1995 (editions) user-added

fiction historical romance lighthearted slow-paced

Description

To regain Mannerling estate father gambled away, obsessed family sets second-eldest Jessica on secretly abusive heir, Harry Devers, whose attempted rape of eldest has been quieted. But obstacles abound, as do rivals in romance, fortune and haughti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
emotional 66%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.0

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