Midwinter
by John Buchan
Taste attributes: historicaladventureromancethrillerfresh & originallinearemotive & stirringall consuming questrescue/escape/jeopardycomplex relationship
Boxlist takeAn original historical novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.3 / 5
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About This Book
While Bonnie Prince Charlie prepares to reclaim his throne, Captain Alastair Maclean is travelling the dangerous byways of England in a desperate search for a Jacobite traitor. His first suspect is Sir John Norreys -- but is he really the traitor, or is Maclean influenced by his love for Sir John's beautiful bride?
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- Author
- John Buchan
- Published
- 1923
- Pages
- 261
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- Open Library
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