City of Lies by Victoria Thompson

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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City of Lies by Victoria Thompson is a gripping and exhilarating read that will captivate fans of strong, independent heroines and historical mysteries, offering a rich and suspenseful tale of a woman's fight for survival and self-discovery in a world of deception and danger.

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From the national bestselling author of the Gaslight Mysteries comes the first Counterfeit Lady novel--the intriguing start of a historical mystery series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles. Like most women, Elizabeth Miles assumes many ro...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 313 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 81%

mysterious: 56%

informative: 31%

emotional: 25%

lighthearted: 25%

tense: 25%

challenging: 18%

dark: 12%

funny: 12%

hopeful: 6%

inspiring: 6%

reflective: 6%


Pace

53% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
61% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

69% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

58% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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