432 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425229286
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 03 February 2009
Description
Two lost souls find love in this heartfelt historical romance from New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer.In town, they called her "Crazy Widow Dinsmore." But Elly was no stranger to their ridicule--she had been an outsider all her life...
Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews
Moods
hopeful 76%
inspiring 42%
reflective 34%
lighthearted 19%
dark 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 11%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 45%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Confinement, PregnancyModerate
Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism432 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425229286
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 03 February 2009
Description
Two lost souls find love in this heartfelt historical romance from New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer.In town, they called her "Crazy Widow Dinsmore." But Elly was no stranger to their ridicule--she had been an outsider all her life...
Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews
Moods
hopeful 76%
inspiring 42%
reflective 34%
lighthearted 19%
dark 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 11%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 45%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Confinement, PregnancyModerate
Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism