298 pages • first pub 1931 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1860, as a young girl of 17, Lady Slane nurtures a secret, burning ambition—to become an artist. She becomes, instead, the wife of a great statesman and the mother of six children. Seventy years later, released by widowhood, and to the dismay o...
Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 28%
funny 21%
sad 19%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 8%
mysterious 3%
dark 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
298 pages • first pub 1931 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1860, as a young girl of 17, Lady Slane nurtures a secret, burning ambition—to become an artist. She becomes, instead, the wife of a great statesman and the mother of six children. Seventy years later, released by widowhood, and to the dismay o...
Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 28%
funny 21%
sad 19%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 8%
mysterious 3%
dark 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating