717 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Helen Davenport, governess for a wealthy London household, longs for a family of her own—but nearing her late twenties and with no dowry, her prospects are dim. Responding to an advertisement seeking young women to marry New Zealand’s honorable ba...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
dark 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 11%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Homophobia, Rape, AlcoholismModerate
Sexual assault717 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Helen Davenport, governess for a wealthy London household, longs for a family of her own—but nearing her late twenties and with no dowry, her prospects are dim. Responding to an advertisement seeking young women to marry New Zealand’s honorable ba...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
dark 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 11%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Rape, AlcoholismModerate
Sexual assault