Eleanor and the Cold War vs The Talleyrand Maxim: Which Should You Read?
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Eleanor and the Cold War
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A brilliant 1950s Cold War historical mystery debut a female sleuth who is also an indispensable assistant to former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Perfect for fans of Colleen Cambridge and Agatha Christie.New York City…
The Talleyrand Maxim
“Linford Pratt, senior clerk to Eldrick & Pascoe, solicitors, of Barford, a young man who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook, with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy, had once during one of his periodical visit to the town Reference Library, lighted on a maxim of that other unscrupulous person, Prince Talleyrand, which”
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The “Talleyrand Maxim” holds that “With time and patience, the mulberry leaf is turned into satin.” The adage has the character of guidance for life for an ambitious legal clerk, Linford Pratt. Unlike most people, he…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Eleanor and the Cold War highest: Eleanor and the Cold War 4.2 · The Talleyrand Maxim 3.9.
- The Talleyrand Maxim is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Eleanor and the Cold War.
- The Talleyrand Maxim has the widest readership — 180 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Eleanor and the Cold War | The Talleyrand Maxim | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (180) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (39) | 4.5 (13) |
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Reception
| Eleanor and the Cold War | The Talleyrand Maxim | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 39 | 180 |
| Editions | 2 | 115 |
| Want to read | — | 102 |
| Reading it now | — | 28 |
| Written reviews | — | 30 |
| Pages | 328 | 195 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Eleanor and the Cold War or The Talleyrand Maxim?
Eleanor and the Cold War has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Eleanor and the Cold War 4.2/5, The Talleyrand Maxim 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Eleanor and the Cold War or The Talleyrand Maxim?
The Talleyrand Maxim is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Talleyrand Maxim (195 pages, ≈ 3 h 37 m); Eleanor and the Cold War (328 pages, ≈ 6 h 04 m).
Which is harder to read: Eleanor and the Cold War or The Talleyrand Maxim?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Eleanor and the Cold War: Moderate; The Talleyrand Maxim: Challenging.