258 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405518062
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 07 June 2012
Description
The Restoration Court knows Lady Dona St Columb to be ripe for any folly, any outrage that will alter the tedium of her days. But there is another, secret Dona who longs for a life of honest love -- and sweetness, even if it is spiced with danger....
Community Reviews Summary of 1,405 reviews
Moods
mysterious 34%
emotional 32%
lighthearted 24%
tense 18%
funny 17%
hopeful 15%
reflective 12%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 29% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, InfidelityModerate
Gun violence, Sexism, XenophobiaMinor
Animal death, Racial slurs, Blood
258 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405518062
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 07 June 2012
Description
The Restoration Court knows Lady Dona St Columb to be ripe for any folly, any outrage that will alter the tedium of her days. But there is another, secret Dona who longs for a life of honest love -- and sweetness, even if it is spiced with danger....
Community Reviews Summary of 1,405 reviews
Moods
mysterious 34%
emotional 32%
lighthearted 24%
tense 18%
funny 17%
hopeful 15%
reflective 12%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 29% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, InfidelityModerate
Gun violence, Sexism, XenophobiaMinor
Animal death, Racial slurs, Blood