fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

416 pages | first published 2016

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In Whitehall, Giles Barrington discovers the truth about his wife Karin from the Cabinet Secretary. Is she a spy or a pawn in a larger game? Harry Clifton sets out to write his magnum opus, while his wife Emma completes her ten years as Chairman o...
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Summary of 369 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.17

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