The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

The Flame and the Flower

Birmingham #1

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

430 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced

Description

Doomed to a life of unending toil, Heather Simmons fears for her innocence — until a shocking, desperate act forces her to flee... and to seek refuge in the arms of a virile and dangerous stranger.A lusty adventurer married to the sea, Captain Bra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 434 reviews

Moods

emotional 41%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
tense 33%
mysterious 25%
challenging 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 41%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.28

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