The Hidden Hand by E.D.E.N. Southworth

The Hidden Hand

Capitola Black #1

E.D.E.N. Southworth

278 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Hurricane Hall is a large old family mansion, built of dark, red sandstone, in one of the loneliest and wildest of the mountain regions of Virginia. The estate is surrounded on three sides by a range of steep, gray rocks, spiked with clumps of dar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 83%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.92

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