The Coroner's Daughter by Andrew Hughes

The Coroner's Daughter

Andrew Hughes

304 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Dublin, 1816. A young nursemaid conceals a pregnancy and then murders her newborn in the home of the Neshams, a prominent family in a radical Christian sect known as the Brethren. Rumors swirl about the identity of the child’s father, but before a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 33%
lighthearted 33%
informative 16%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.78

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