Beloved Poison by E.S. Thomson

Beloved Poison

Jem Flockhart #1

E.S. Thomson

390 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

A dark and richly atmospheric thriller, perfect for fans of Laura Purcell’s The Silent Companions, Sarah Perry’s Melmoth and Elly Griffiths’ The Stranger Diaries.London, 1846.Ramshackle and crumbling, St Saviour’s Infirmary awaits demolition. With...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 87%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
reflective 12%
funny 6%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 12%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.84

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