The Wages of Sin by Kaite Welsh

The Wages of Sin

Sarah Gilchrist #1

Kaite Welsh

308 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Wages of Sin by Kaite Welsh is a gripping and atmospheric Victorian-era mystery that will captivate readers who devour suspenseful tales of strong-willed women fighting for their place in a patriarchal society, with a keen interest in historical crime, medical intrigue, and the struggles of women's rights.

Description

Sarah Gilchrist has fled from London to Edinburgh in disgrace and is determined to become a doctor, despite the misgivings of her family and society. As part of the University of Edinburgh's first intake of female medical students, Sarah comes up ...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 343 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

dark: 65%

adventurous: 51%

tense: 44%

emotional: 34%

sad: 17%

hopeful: 13%

inspiring: 13%

challenging: 6%

informative: 6%

reflective: 6%

funny: 3%


Pace

21% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
62% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

36% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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