BOOK BRIEF

Footsteps in the Dark

Georgette Heyer
Guide cover placeholder

Footsteps in the Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Georgette Heyer

Footsteps in the Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

England • 1930s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In Footsteps in the Dark, readers follow a group of people who inherit an old country house. As they settle in, they encounter mysterious occurrences and unravel potential secrets hidden within the estate. Their investigation leads them through suspenseful twists and turns in a classic mystery setting, blending intrigue with unexpected discoveries.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Humorous

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

8,667 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer blends mystery with humor, offering engaging characters and a quaint British setting. Readers appreciate its charming, witty dialogue and leisurely pace, although some find the plot predictable and less thrilling compared to modern suspense novels. Despite this, it's a delightful escape for fans of classic mysteries.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Footsteps in the Dark?

A fan of classic mysteries like Agatha Christie's works, the reader enjoys intrigue with a dash of humor and romance. Lovers of The Secret Adversary will appreciate Heyer's witty dialogue and suspenseful plot in Footsteps in the Dark. Character-driven stories with atmospheric settings appeal to this audience.

4.0

8,667 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

England • 1930s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!