Nightshade by E.S. Thomson

359 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

London, 1851. Restless and bored after a long hot summer, apothecary and poison expert Jem Flockhart decides to redesign her physic garden. But plans are thrown into confusion when a man’s skeleton is unearthed from beneath the deadly nightshade, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 46%
dark 38%
emotional 23%
tense 23%
informative 15%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 23%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.84

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