Mystery in White by J. Jefferson Farjeon, Martin Edwards

256 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

On Christmas Eve, heavy snowfall brings a train to a halt near the village of Hemmersby. Several passengers take shelter in a deserted country house, where the fire has been lit and the table laid for tea – but no one is at home. Trapped together ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 33%
tense 33%
dark 28%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%
challenging 9%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 29%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.25

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