The Dead of Winter by Nicola Upson

The Dead of Winter

Josephine Tey #9

Nicola Upson

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

291 pages | first published 2020

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December 1938, and storm clouds hover once again over Europe. Josephine Tey and Archie Penrose gather with friends for a Cornish Christmas, but two strange and brutal deaths on St Michael's Mount - and the unexpected arrival of a world famous film...
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Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 50%
adventurous 34%
emotional 34%
tense 30%
sad 26%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 19%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.73

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