fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

371 pages | first published 2008

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1984, Fife. Heiress Catriona Maclennan Grant & her baby son are kidnapped. The ransom payoff goes horribly wrong. She is killed while her son disappears without trace. 2008, Tuscany. A jogger stumbles upon dramatic new evidence that re-opens t...
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Summary of 275 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 75%
tense 50%
sad 25%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.69

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