A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley

A Desperate Fortune

Mary & Hugh #1

Susanna Kearsley

528 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced
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A New York Times Bestseller "I've loved every one of Susanna's books She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters--sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go "-- DIANA GABALDON, #1 New York T...

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Community Reviews

4.0
based on 1,587 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 80%

emotional: 63%

mysterious: 43%

hopeful: 33%

informative: 26%

inspiring: 26%

reflective: 23%

tense: 16%

lighthearted: 10%

relaxing: 6%

sad: 6%

challenging: 3%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
67% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

92% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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