The Golden Key by Marian Womack

The Golden Key

Marian Womack

323 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

An extraordinary, page-turning Gothic mystery set in the wilds of the Norfolk Fens from the BSFA-shortlisted author.London, 1901. After the death of Queen Victoria the city heaves with the uncanny and the eerie. Séances are held and the dead are c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 86%
challenging 33%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
reflective 13%
sad 13%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 30% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%

Average rating

2.76

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