224 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781411433106
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics
Publication date: 01 June 2009
Description
In the year 1792, Sir Percy and Lady Marguerite Blakeney are the darlings of British society—he is known as one of the wealthiest men in England and a dimwit;she is French, a stunning former actress, and “the cleverest woman in Europe”—and they fi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,462 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
funny 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 24%
emotional 23%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 37% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Violence, KidnappingModerate
Death, ClassismMinor
Racism
224 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781411433106
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics
Publication date: 01 June 2009
Description
In the year 1792, Sir Percy and Lady Marguerite Blakeney are the darlings of British society—he is known as one of the wealthiest men in England and a dimwit;she is French, a stunning former actress, and “the cleverest woman in Europe”—and they fi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,462 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
funny 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 24%
emotional 23%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 37% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Violence, KidnappingModerate
Death, ClassismMinor
Racism