Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell

Rape of the Fair Country

Mortymer Trilogy #1

Alexander Cordell

320 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction historical informative tense slow-paced

Description

Set in the turbulent times of the Industrial Revolution in 19th century Wales, this famous novel begins the story of the Mortymer family and the ironmaking communities of Blaenavon and Nantyglo.It is the book which launched Alexander Cordell in 19...

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Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
hopeful 100%
informative 100%
inspiring 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

4.29

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