The Frangipani Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu

The Frangipani Tree Mystery

Crown Colony #1

Ovidia Yu with Crystal Yu (Narrator)

8 hours, 56 minutes first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly -? and in mysterious circumstances -? Mission...

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Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
lighthearted 48%
adventurous 44%
funny 24%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
hopeful 13%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
tense 6%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 17%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 31% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 29%

Average rating

3.7

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