496 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781789545388
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Description
In this new historical novel by the author of Daughter of the Reich, Londoners Eleanor and Edward Hamilton have wealth, status, and a happy marriage—but the 1929 financial crash is looming, and they’re harboring a terrible, shameful secret. How fa...
Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
informative 55%
challenging 44%
dark 33%
tense 33%
reflective 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 27% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Racism, Forced institutionalizationModerate
War, Misogyny, Death of parentMinor
Homophobia, Rape, Antisemitism
496 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781789545388
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Description
In this new historical novel by the author of Daughter of the Reich, Londoners Eleanor and Edward Hamilton have wealth, status, and a happy marriage—but the 1929 financial crash is looming, and they’re harboring a terrible, shameful secret. How fa...
Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
informative 55%
challenging 44%
dark 33%
tense 33%
reflective 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 27% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Racism, Forced institutionalizationModerate
War, Misogyny, Death of parentMinor
Homophobia, Rape, Antisemitism