563 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780770427597
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's 1843, and Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and his housekeeper and mistress. Some believe Grace is innocent; others think her evil or insane. Now serving a life sentence, Grace claims t...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,162 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
reflective 50%
emotional 32%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
sad 26%
informative 12%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Misogyny, Abortion563 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780770427597
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's 1843, and Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and his housekeeper and mistress. Some believe Grace is innocent; others think her evil or insane. Now serving a life sentence, Grace claims t...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,162 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
reflective 50%
emotional 32%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
sad 26%
informative 12%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Misogyny, Abortion