fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

217 pages | first published 1983

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When Charlotte Pitt, well-born wife of Thomas Pitt, the police investigator, learned of her mother's distress in losing a locket with a compromising picture, she did not know it was the beginning of several bizarre events that would end in sudden ...
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Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.56

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