The Red Monarch by Bella Ellis

352 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

‘Captivating’ – Crime Monthly The Brontë sisters’ first poetry collection has just been published, potentially marking an end to their careers as amateur detectors, when Anne receives a letter from her former pupil Lydia Robinson. Lydia has elop...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 90%
dark 81%
emotional 54%
challenging 36%
sad 36%
tense 36%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 27%
reflective 18%
funny 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 90%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

4.13

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