8 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781445082554
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: ISIS Audio Books
Publication date: 01 July 2019
Description
1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly -? and in mysterious circumstances -? Mission...
Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
adventurous 44%
funny 24%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
hopeful 13%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
tense 6%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 31% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Colonisation, RacismModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, Body shamingMinor
Animal death, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization8 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781445082554
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: ISIS Audio Books
Publication date: 01 July 2019
Description
1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly -? and in mysterious circumstances -? Mission...
Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
adventurous 44%
funny 24%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
hopeful 13%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
tense 6%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 31% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Colonisation, RacismModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, Body shamingMinor
Animal death, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization