The Blood Doctor by Barbara Vine, Ruth Rendell

The Blood Doctor

Barbara Vine, Ruth Rendell

369 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

When Martin Nanther, Hereditary Peer in the House of Lords, is choosing the subject of his next biography, he becomes intrigued by the life of his own great-grandfather, Henry Nanther. So grateful was Queen Victoria for Henry’s services as physici...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
sad 100%
informative 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.21

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