fiction historical romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced

400 pages | first published 1994

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She stood at danger's threshold—then love beckoned her in. In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Fielding puts pen to paper to create dreams. But curiosity has enticed the prim, well-bred gentlewoman out of her safe haven—and into Derek C...
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Moods

emotional 71%
lighthearted 49%
adventurous 32%
dark 21%
funny 19%
hopeful 19%
tense 14%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 7%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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