335 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844080403
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press
Publication date: 05 May 2016
Description
Orphaned at an early age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent cousin, Ambrose. Resolutely single, Ambrose delights in making Philip his heir, knowing he will treasure his beautiful Cornish estate. But Philip's world is shattered when Ambrose...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,175 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
tense 56%
emotional 24%
reflective 21%
sad 13%
challenging 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Misogyny, Murder, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual content
335 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844080403
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press
Publication date: 05 May 2016
Description
Orphaned at an early age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent cousin, Ambrose. Resolutely single, Ambrose delights in making Philip his heir, knowing he will treasure his beautiful Cornish estate. But Philip's world is shattered when Ambrose...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,175 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
tense 56%
emotional 24%
reflective 21%
sad 13%
challenging 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Misogyny, Murder, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual content