374 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Description
'A masterpiece. A thrilling historical murder tale but so much more. Vivid, evocative and full of humanity' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal and The Twyford CodeInspired by a real-life case and winner of the Bloody Scotland Pitch...
Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
mysterious 69%
tense 52%
sad 50%
adventurous 23%
challenging 23%
reflective 19%
informative 13%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 20% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Infidelity, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Sexual violenceMinor
Death of parent, Cursing, Death
374 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Description
'A masterpiece. A thrilling historical murder tale but so much more. Vivid, evocative and full of humanity' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal and The Twyford CodeInspired by a real-life case and winner of the Bloody Scotland Pitch...
Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
mysterious 69%
tense 52%
sad 50%
adventurous 23%
challenging 23%
reflective 19%
informative 13%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 20% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Infidelity, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Sexual violenceMinor
Death of parent, Cursing, Death