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kattedronning's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
jillblumenthal's review against another edition
4.0
A good historical fiction novel that combines a mystery, Greek history and myth, and 1799 London.
ashergeorge's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jan73af's review against another edition
4.0
The plot has a few bumps, and necessitates suspension of credulity on occasions, also leaving some loose ends around the mysteries of the vase.
Nevertheless a rollicking good yarn - which would also be great as an atmospheric adventure movie or miniseries.
Nevertheless a rollicking good yarn - which would also be great as an atmospheric adventure movie or miniseries.
taz27's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
roguebubbles's review against another edition
2.0
There are always some books that you get really excited for and just can't make your way through them. I tried to listen to the audiobook and read and it didn't grab my attention like I had hoped. Good idea for a story, could of been more interest grabbing. I would say give it a go, since everyone enjoys things differently.
amluttr's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley for an exchange of my honest opinion.
Susan Stokes-Chapman created a story that makes you feel immersed into London in the late 1700s. The vibes I kept getting from this story was The Mummy. I kept envisioning Dora as Rachel Weis and Edward as the studly Brendan Fraser. A story with mystery, finding love, found friends, and murder. This was a joy to read and felt like such an adventure of uncovering truths.
Susan Stokes-Chapman created a story that makes you feel immersed into London in the late 1700s. The vibes I kept getting from this story was The Mummy. I kept envisioning Dora as Rachel Weis and Edward as the studly Brendan Fraser. A story with mystery, finding love, found friends, and murder. This was a joy to read and felt like such an adventure of uncovering truths.
amluttr's review against another edition
I received this book from Netgalley for an exchange of my honest opinion.
Susan Stokes-Chapman created a story that makes you feel immersed into London in the late 1700s. The vibes I kept getting from this story was The Mummy. I kept envisioning Dora as Rachel Weis and Edward as the studly Brendan Fraser. A story with mystery, finding love, found friends, and murder. This was a joy to read and felt like such an adventure of uncovering truths.
Susan Stokes-Chapman created a story that makes you feel immersed into London in the late 1700s. The vibes I kept getting from this story was The Mummy. I kept envisioning Dora as Rachel Weis and Edward as the studly Brendan Fraser. A story with mystery, finding love, found friends, and murder. This was a joy to read and felt like such an adventure of uncovering truths.
quietears's review
3.0
Somehow, the vase/jar felt like a bit player in this mild historical adventure story. A really interesting idea that started well in the prologue but at the end I felt like I was reading a film script needing a big finish - whirring machinery walls and a dramatic denouement.
The magpie was a lovely touch.
The magpie was a lovely touch.
wendyreadsbook1's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0