The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer

The Black Moth

Georgette Heyer

282 pages • first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance mysterious slow-paced
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The Black Moth was Georgette Heyer's debut novel. She was only 19 and it surprised the publishing world by selling more than 200,000 copies in 1921. Georgette Heyer essentially invented Regency Romance. This novel is set in 1751 and has Lords, Lad...

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Community Reviews

3.43
based on 769 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 78%

lighthearted: 78%

funny: 57%

emotional: 23%

relaxing: 19%

hopeful: 17%

mysterious: 17%

tense: 6%

informative: 4%

challenging: 2%

Pace

29% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
88% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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