Topaz by Beverly Jenkins

384 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional fast-paced

Description

Kate Love is an ambitious young newspaper reporter on the trail of a railroad stock swindler who has been preying on elderly Blacks. Her investigation points to Rupert Samuels,one of the wealthiest and most eligible black men in the East, but her ...

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Moods

adventurous 73%
emotional 65%
funny 50%
informative 46%
lighthearted 38%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 26%
relaxing 15%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 30%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 17% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.12

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