fiction historical romance emotional informative slow-paced

512 pages | first published 2011

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When the young and beautiful Jacquetta is married to the older Duke of Bedford, English regent of France, he introduces her to a mysterious world of learning and alchemy. Her only friend in the great household is the duke’s squire Richard Woodvill...
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Summary of 2821 reviews

Moods

adventurous 56%
informative 54%
emotional 43%
tense 26%
mysterious 17%
sad 17%
reflective 13%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
dark 10%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 32% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.82

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