Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen

Above the Bay of Angels

Rhys Bowen

456 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Isabella Waverly only means to bring comfort to a woman felled on a London street. In her final dying moments, the woman thrusts a letter into Bella's hand. It's an offer of employment in the kitchens of Buckingham Palace, and everything the buddi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 324 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 63%
mysterious 36%
adventurous 31%
hopeful 31%
relaxing 31%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 47% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.59

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