fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

256 pages | first published 1931

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The imperious Great Aunt Caroline Faraday runs her old Cambridge residence like a Victorian fiefdom, unconcerned with the fact that it's 1931. Furniture and meals are heavy and elaborate, both motorcars and morning tea are forbidden on account of ...
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Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
dark 50%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.72

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