231 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
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Language: English
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A suburban matron, harassed by wartime domestic problems - her husband is overseas - finds herself implicated in the murder of her young daughter's extremely unattractive beau. This novel is about maternal love and about the heroine's relationship...
Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
dark 55%
adventurous 44%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
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231 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A suburban matron, harassed by wartime domestic problems - her husband is overseas - finds herself implicated in the murder of her young daughter's extremely unattractive beau. This novel is about maternal love and about the heroine's relationship...
Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
dark 55%
adventurous 44%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.