419 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224029124
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd
Publication date: 28 September 1992
Description
After the death of his wife in Naples, his adopted city, an 18th century English nobleman takes up with the remarkable if uneducated mistress of his nephew and eventually marries her.
Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews
Moods
challenging 44%
informative 44%
adventurous 22%
dark 22%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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419 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224029124
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd
Publication date: 28 September 1992
Description
After the death of his wife in Naples, his adopted city, an 18th century English nobleman takes up with the remarkable if uneducated mistress of his nephew and eventually marries her.
Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews
Moods
challenging 44%
informative 44%
adventurous 22%
dark 22%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.