The Misbegotten by Katherine Webb

The Misbegotten

Katherine Webb

544 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Dark truths. Beautiful lies.Bath, England, 1821. Rachel Crofton escapes the binds of her unhappy employment as a governess by marrying a charming self-made businessman. She sees a chance to create the family and home she has so long been without, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
sad 66%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.66

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