543 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781402238154
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
"The yardstick by which all historical novels are measured."* Seeking power and prestige, grim, ambitious Yorkshireman Edward Morland arranges a marriage between his meek son Robert and spirited Eleanor, young ward of the influential Beaufort fami...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
informative 57%
hopeful 28%
reflective 28%
relaxing 28%
dark 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Confinement, DeathModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Rape543 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781402238154
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
"The yardstick by which all historical novels are measured."* Seeking power and prestige, grim, ambitious Yorkshireman Edward Morland arranges a marriage between his meek son Robert and spirited Eleanor, young ward of the influential Beaufort fami...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
informative 57%
hopeful 28%
reflective 28%
relaxing 28%
dark 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Confinement, DeathModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Rape