These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer

These Old Shades

Alastair-Audley Tetralogy #1

Georgette Heyer with Sarah Nichols (Narrator)

12 hours, 2 minutes first pub 1926 (editions) user-added

fiction historical romance mysterious slow-paced

Description

Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Lord Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon, known for his coldness of manner, his remarkable omniscience, and his debauched lifestyle. Society b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,035 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
adventurous 71%
lighthearted 62%
emotional 32%
mysterious 32%
hopeful 21%
relaxing 16%
tense 7%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
informative 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 17%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Character: 13% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.81

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