The Perfume of the Lady in Black by Gaston Leroux
The Perfume of the Lady in Black

Gaston Leroux

The Perfume of the Lady in Black

Joseph Rouletabille #2

Gaston Leroux with Margaret Jull Costa, Terry Hale

252 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

The suspenseful sequel to the genre-defining The Mystery of the Yellow Room Set in a medieval castle on the Côte d’Azur, this classic locked room mystery reunites journalist-turned-detective Joseph Rouletabille; Mathilde Stangerson, daughter of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
adventurous 75%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.5

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