fiction historical romance informative mysterious slow-paced

735 pages | first published 2001

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Two sisters competing for the greatest prize: the love of a king When Mary Boleyn comes to court as an innocent girl of fourteen, she catches the eye of Henry VIII. Dazzled by the king, Mary falls in love with both her golden prince and her growin...
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Summary of 13425 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
tense 57%
dark 55%
informative 36%
sad 36%
reflective 17%
adventurous 16%
challenging 15%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 5%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 26% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.89

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