407 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375845178
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ember
Publication date: 09 September 2008
Description
UNLIKE MOST VICTORIAN women, Sally is completely independent, with her own successful business and a comfortable home for her young daughter, Harriet. But Sally's whole world is about to collapse. A stranger emerges, claiming to be both her husban...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,084 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
emotional 53%
tense 53%
dark 46%
challenging 33%
sad 20%
hopeful 13%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, XenophobiaMinor
Sexual assault
407 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375845178
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ember
Publication date: 09 September 2008
Description
UNLIKE MOST VICTORIAN women, Sally is completely independent, with her own successful business and a comfortable home for her young daughter, Harriet. But Sally's whole world is about to collapse. A stranger emerges, claiming to be both her husban...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,084 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
emotional 53%
tense 53%
dark 46%
challenging 33%
sad 20%
hopeful 13%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, XenophobiaMinor
Sexual assault