The French Lesson by Hallie Rubenhold

366 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative fast-paced

Description

1789: Henrietta Lightfoot, a young Englishwoman, trips on her silk gown as she runs for her life along the bloodstained streets of revolutionary Paris. She finds refuge in the opulent home of Grace Dalyrmple Elliott, the city’s most celebrated cou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
informative 66%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

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3.39

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