736 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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Another strong, satisfying novel, full of rich storytelling, by the author of the favourite THE TEA ROSE.An epic tale of secret love and hidden passions. It is 1900 and the dangerous streets of East London are no place for a well-bred woman. But I...
Community Reviews Summary of 726 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
mysterious 50%
dark 44%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%
inspiring 27%
sad 22%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infertility, Infidelity, Sexual assault
736 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Another strong, satisfying novel, full of rich storytelling, by the author of the favourite THE TEA ROSE.An epic tale of secret love and hidden passions. It is 1900 and the dangerous streets of East London are no place for a well-bred woman. But I...
Community Reviews Summary of 726 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
mysterious 50%
dark 44%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%
inspiring 27%
sad 22%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infertility, Infidelity, Sexual assault