Death of Jezebel by Christianna Brand
Death of Jezebel

Christianna Brand

207 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

At a medieval pageant, Inspector Cockrill investigates a dramatic deathEver since she drove her best friend’s fiancé to kill himself, Isabel Drew has been nicknamed Jezebel. She is domineering, arrogant, vain—and beautiful enough to get away with ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 25%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 87%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.35

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