A Nefarious Engagement by Lynn Messina

182 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical mystery romance mysterious fast-paced

Description

Having long abandoned any hope of making a match, twenty-six-year-old Beatrice Hyde-Clare finds herself a little overwhelmed by her engagement to the Duke of Kesgrave. Cloying society matrons clamor for her attention while her aunt reels off an en...

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Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 50%
emotional 44%
funny 38%
lighthearted 38%
challenging 22%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%

Average rating

3.87

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