fiction classics romance lighthearted medium-paced

180 pages | first published 1871

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Beautiful, flirtatious, and recently widowed, Lady Susan Vernon seeks an advantageous second marriage for herself, while attempting to push her daughter into a dismal match. A magnificently crafted novel of Regency manners and mores that will deli...
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Summary of 3729 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
funny 68%
relaxing 17%
reflective 14%
emotional 9%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.64

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