The Attenbury Emeralds by Jill Paton Walsh

338 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

"It was 1921 when Lord Peter Wimsey first encountered the Attenbury emeralds. The recovery of the magnificent gem in Lord Attenbury's most dazzling heirloom made headlines - and launched a shell-shocked young aristocrat on his career as a detectiv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 57%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
dark 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.71

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