800 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857989772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Transworld Publishers (Division of Random House Australia)
Publication date: 03 August 1998
Description
Elizabeth Middleton leaves a comfortable life in 18th century England to join her father in his colonial mission in a remote American outpost. However, she soon realises that her father intends to marry her off to one of the colonials.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,266 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
tense 37%
inspiring 34%
informative 27%
hopeful 20%
challenging 13%
mysterious 13%
reflective 13%
sad 10%
dark 6%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Character: 18% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Death, Hate crimeModerate
Animal cruelty, Child abuse, CursingMinor
Child death, Infertility, Sexism
800 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857989772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Transworld Publishers (Division of Random House Australia)
Publication date: 03 August 1998
Description
Elizabeth Middleton leaves a comfortable life in 18th century England to join her father in his colonial mission in a remote American outpost. However, she soon realises that her father intends to marry her off to one of the colonials.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,266 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
tense 37%
inspiring 34%
informative 27%
hopeful 20%
challenging 13%
mysterious 13%
reflective 13%
sad 10%
dark 6%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Character: 18% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Death, Hate crimeModerate
Animal cruelty, Child abuse, CursingMinor
Child death, Infertility, Sexism