The Reluctant Widow by Georgette Heyer

The Reluctant Widow

Georgette Heyer

278 pages first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction historical romance dark funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

A fateful mistake... Stepping into the wrong carriage at a Sussex village, Elinor Rochdale is swept up in a thrilling and dangerous adventure. Elinor is rather surprised that her prospective employer is quite rich, and more so at tile decayed gran...

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Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 76%
funny 61%
mysterious 61%
adventurous 30%
relaxing 23%
emotional 11%
tense 7%
dark 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.67

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