A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey

A Quiet Life in the Country

Lady Hardcastle Mysteries #1

T.E. Kinsey

250 pages first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

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A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey is a delightful read for fans of lighthearted, humorous mysteries with strong, independent female sleuths, particularly those who enjoy the master and servant dynamic and are looking for a charming, cozy whodunit with a touch of wit and intrigue.

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Revised edition: This edition of A Quiet Life In The Country includes editorial revisions.Emily, Lady Hardcastle, is an eccentric widow with a secret past. Florence Armstrong, her maid and confidante, is an expert in martial arts. The year is 1908...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 2,861 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 82%

lighthearted: 79%

funny: 71%

adventurous: 48%

relaxing: 18%

hopeful: 4%

emotional: 2%

challenging: 1%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%

tense: 1%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

45% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

24% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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N/A

Loveable characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

6% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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