Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer

310 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

1945, London. The vote in the House of Lords as to who should inherit the Barrington family fortune has ended in a tie. The Lord Chancellor's deciding vote will cast a long shadow on the lives of Harry Clifton and Giles Barrington. Harry returns t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 788 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 68%
tense 43%
emotional 25%
challenging 18%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 28% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.72

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