572 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0708905226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Born in a Mission in China, Lucy Waring finds herself caring for fifteen small children. How she tackles this leads to her being thrown into Chengfu prison, where she meets Nicholas Sabine, a condemned man. The mysterious riddle he asks her echoes...
Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
emotional 57%
hopeful 57%
funny 28%
lighthearted 28%
tense 28%
informative 14%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Mental illness572 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0708905226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Born in a Mission in China, Lucy Waring finds herself caring for fifteen small children. How she tackles this leads to her being thrown into Chengfu prison, where she meets Nicholas Sabine, a condemned man. The mysterious riddle he asks her echoes...
Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
emotional 57%
hopeful 57%
funny 28%
lighthearted 28%
tense 28%
informative 14%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Mental illness