Death of a Ghost by Margery Allingham

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fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

John Sebastian Lafcadio, one of the greatest painters of the Edwardian period, left 12 pictures to be exhibited, one every year, after his death. But there is an unexpected event at the unveilling of the 8th painting - murder.

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Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 40%
tense 40%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.63

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