A Mask of Shadows by Oscar de Muriel

A Mask of Shadows

Frey & McGray #3

Oscar de Muriel

496 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

But before the darling couple of London theatre, Henry Irving & Ellen Terry, take their acclaimed Macbeth to the Edinburgh stage terror treads the boards. A grisly message found smeared across the cobbles in blood, foretelling someone's demise...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 89%
adventurous 63%
tense 36%
funny 31%
emotional 21%
informative 10%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 15%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 43% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.11

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