Cotillion by Georgette Heyer

Cotillion

Georgette Heyer

416 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction historical romance hopeful mysterious slow-paced

Description

Refusing her fortune-hunting suitors, Kitty Charing despairs of finding a man who would love her for herself and runs away, until the dangers of the city make her boldly propose to the elegant Mr. Standen of London.

Community Reviews Summary of 969 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 97%
funny 82%
relaxing 31%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 20%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 28% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.98

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