Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer

262 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

A Moonlit Night, a Sleeping Village, and an Unaccountable Murder...In the dead of the night, a man in an evening dress is found murdered, locked in the stocks on the village green. Unfortunately for Superintendent Hannasyde, the deceased is Andrew...

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Community Reviews Summary of 344 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
lighthearted 72%
funny 50%
adventurous 27%
relaxing 22%
dark 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.55

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