These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer

385 pages first pub 1926 (editions) user-added

fiction historical romance mysterious slow-paced
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"Heyer was one of the great protagonists of the historical novel in the post-war golden age..." --Philippa GregoryConsidered the book that launched Gerogette Heyer's career, These Old Shades features two of Heyer's most memorable characters: Justi...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 1,681 reviews

Moods

funny: 76%

adventurous: 66%

lighthearted: 63%

mysterious: 33%

emotional: 26%

hopeful: 21%

relaxing: 18%

inspiring: 5%

tense: 4%

dark: 3%

reflective: 2%

informative: 1%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
67% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
64% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
85% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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