fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

421 pages | first published 2014

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Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her dear friend, Lady Kiera Darby is in need of a safe haven. Returning to her childhood home, Kiera hopes her beloved brother Trevor and the merriment of the Hogmanay Ball will distract her. But when a caret...
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Summary of 522 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 55%
emotional 48%
dark 44%
tense 24%
hopeful 6%
challenging 3%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 16%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 45%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.89

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