Helen by Maria Edgeworth

544 pages first pub 1834 (editions)

fiction classics history reflective medium-paced

Description

Written in 1834, the last and most psychologically powerful novel by Jane Austen's leading rival. Newly orphaned Helen Stanley is urged to share the home of her childhood friend Lady Cecilia. This charming socialite, however, is withholding secret...

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Pace

slow 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.41

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