A Mortal Bane by Roberta Gellis

352 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

Roberta Gellis, acclaimed author of The Roselynde Chronicles, brings medieval London to life—and death—with her latest tale of splendor and squalor. Magdalene la Batarde is the madam of the Old Priory Guesthouse in Southwark. She and her women are...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
informative 66%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.66

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