Nightshade by E.S. Thomson

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

London, 1851. Restless and bored after a long hot summer, apothecary and poison expert Jem Flockhart decides to redesign her physic garden. But plans are thrown into confusion when a man’s skeleton is unearthed from beneath the deadly nightshade, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Average rating

3.88

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