The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran

The Duke of Shadows

Meredith Duran

371 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical romance challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In a debut romance as passionate and sweeping as the British Empire, Meredith Duran paints a powerful picture of an aristocrat torn between two worlds, an heiress who dares to risk everything...and the love born in fire and darkness that nearly de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 404 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
adventurous 73%
dark 73%
challenging 46%
tense 40%
informative 26%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 13%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 13%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 23% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21%

Average rating

4.04

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