The Key In The Lock by Beth Underdown

The Key In The Lock

Beth Underdown

288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious sad medium-paced

Description

A captivating story of burning secrets and buried shame, and of the loyalty and love that rises from the ashes. 'I still dream, every night, of Polneath on fire...' By day, Ivy Boscawen mourns the loss of her son Tim in the Great War. But by...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 80%
sad 57%
emotional 34%
tense 34%
reflective 23%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 44%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 32% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.56

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