Arabella by Georgette Heyer

Arabella

Georgette Heyer

320 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction historical romance lighthearted slow-paced

Description

To Arabella Tallant, the eldest daughter of a penniless country clergyman, the invitation to stay with her London godmother was like the key to heaven, for in addition to living in the glamorous city, Arabella might even find a suitable husband th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,089 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 71%
relaxing 30%
emotional 17%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 25%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 41% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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