City of Lies by Victoria Thompson

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

From the national bestselling author of the Gaslight Mysteries comes the first Counterfeit Lady novel--the intriguing start of a historical mystery series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles. Like most women, Elizabeth Miles assumes many ro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 44%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 22%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.57

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