fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

400 pages | first published 2014

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A captivating story of a crumbling estate in the wilds of Scotland, its century-old secret and an enduring mystery.Following the deaths of her last living relatives, Hetty Deveraux leaves her strained marriage behind in London and journeys to Scot...
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Summary of 314 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
emotional 79%
dark 50%
sad 50%
tense 29%
adventurous 20%
reflective 16%
hopeful 8%
challenging 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 34%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.57

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