656 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
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Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory comes the stunning first novel of a thrilling trilogy about the Lacey family, and the captivating woman at the heart of a power-hungry estate willing to go to any means to protect her fami...
Community Reviews Summary of 888 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 59%
emotional 54%
sad 31%
adventurous 27%
mysterious 13%
informative 9%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Emotional abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Death of parent, Domestic abuse
656 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory comes the stunning first novel of a thrilling trilogy about the Lacey family, and the captivating woman at the heart of a power-hungry estate willing to go to any means to protect her fami...
Community Reviews Summary of 888 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 59%
emotional 54%
sad 31%
adventurous 27%
mysterious 13%
informative 9%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Emotional abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Death of parent, Domestic abuse