The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer

The Toll-Gate

Georgette Heyer

288 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction historical romance mysterious medium-paced
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The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer is ideal for readers who enjoy Regency-era romantic mysteries where witty banter and adventurous intrigue intertwine with charming characters navigating peril and passion.

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His exploits were legendary…Captain John Staple, back from the battlefront, is already bored with his quiet civilian life in the country. When he stumbles upon a mystery involving a disappearing toll-gate keeper, nothing could keep the adventure-l...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 518 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 83%

adventurous: 66%

funny: 66%

mysterious: 55%

relaxing: 13%

emotional: 8%

hopeful: 8%

tense: 8%

sad: 5%

dark: 2%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
3% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
80% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

16% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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