Behold, Here's Poison by Georgette Heyer

320 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

When Gregory Matthews, patriarch of the Poplars is found dead one morning, imperious Aunt Harriet blames it on the roast duck he ate for supper. After all, she had warned him about his blood pressure. But a post-mortem determines the cause of deat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.64

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