Mysteries of Winterthurn by Joyce Carol Oates

Mysteries of Winterthurn

The Gothic Saga #3

Joyce Carol Oates

656 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

In Mysteries of Winterthurn, the brilliant young detective-hero Xavier Kilgarvan is confronted with three baffling cases—"The Virgin in the Rose-Bower," "The Devil's Half-Acre," and "The Blood-Stained Gown"—that tax his genius for detection to the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
dark 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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