What Remains of Heaven vs When Maidens Mourn: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Sebastian Saint Cyr, London, Investigation, Murder, History, Fiction
What Remains of Heaven
Fifth in the "fast-moving"(Publishers Weekly, starred review) British-set historical mystery series starring "a charismatic hero."(Kirkus Reviews starred review)Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, is asked by the…
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When Maidens Mourn
Regency England, August 1812: Sebastian St Cyr's plans to escape the heat of London for a honeymoon are shattered when the murdered body of Hero's good friend Gabrielle Tennyson is discovered drifting in a battered boat…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- When Maidens Mourn has the widest readership — 295 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| What Remains of Heaven | When Maidens Mourn | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.7 (15) | 3.9 (16) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (257) | 4.5 (295) |
Reception
| What Remains of Heaven | When Maidens Mourn | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 257 | 295 |
| Editions | 2 | 1 |
| Pages | — | 352 |