A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions vs Dead Men Tell No Tales: Which Should You Read?
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A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions
Lord Julian Caldicott is battling a severe case of winter doldrums as well as a serious bout of pre-wedding jitters. He longs to summon—invite, rather—his intended, Miss Hyperia West to Caldicott Hall, but she seems to…
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Dead Men Tell No Tales
The classic story ties together themes of adventure and romance. Hornung's traditional writing style is incredibly descriptive and can be often relaxing to read. The story of Dead Men Tell No Tales doesn't rush but…
The verdict
- Readers rate A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions highest: A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions 4.3 · Dead Men Tell No Tales 3.2.
- Dead Men Tell No Tales has the widest readership — 157 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions | Dead Men Tell No Tales | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.1 (157) |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (49) | — |
Reception
| A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions | Dead Men Tell No Tales | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 49 | 157 |
| Editions | — | 128 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 151 |
| Pages | — | 217 |