The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

The Silent Companions

Laura Purcell

384 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Some doors are locked for a reason. When Elsie married handsome young heir Rupert Bainbridge, she believed she was destined for a life of luxury. But pregnant and widowed just weeks after their wedding, with her new servants resentful and the loc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,713 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 92%
tense 74%
emotional 21%
sad 18%
challenging 6%
adventurous 4%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 19%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 37% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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