The Foundling by Georgette Heyer

The Foundling

Georgette Heyer

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fiction historical romance emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

A diffident young man of 24 years, easily pushed around by his overprotective uncle and the retinue of devoted family retainers who won't let him lift a finger for himself, Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware ("Gilly"), the seventh Duke of Sale, someti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
lighthearted 85%
adventurous 57%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.79

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