Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen

Mrs. Poe

Lynn Cullen

fiction historical romance emotional tense medium-paced

318 pages | first published 2013

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A vivid and compelling novel about a woman who becomes entangled in an affair with Edgar Allan Poe—at the same time she becomes the unwilling confidante of his much-younger wife.It is 1845, and Frances Osgood is desperately trying to make a living...
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Summary of 491 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
emotional 61%
sad 61%
mysterious 46%
tense 30%
informative 23%
reflective 23%
hopeful 15%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 21%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.48

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