fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

314 pages | first published 1935

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"Death in the Stocks is rare and refreshing."-The TimesA Moonlit Night, a Sleeping Village, and an Unaccountable Murder...In the dead of the night, a man in an evening dress is found murdered, locked in the stocks on the village green. Unfortunate...
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Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
lighthearted 62%
relaxing 37%
funny 25%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.52

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