The Quiet Gentleman by Karen Hawkins, Georgette Heyer

The Quiet Gentleman

Karen Hawkins, Georgette Heyer

416 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction historical romance lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

Gervase Frant finally returns to his father's estate to claim his title as the new Seventh Earl of St. Erth at Stanyon. Unscathed from glory at Waterloo, Gervase expected a hero's welcome - instead he's given a frigid cold shoulder. Upon his retur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 488 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
mysterious 64%
funny 40%
adventurous 32%
relaxing 16%
emotional 12%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 24%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 33% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.77

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