Birds of a Feather (Maisie Dobbs, Book 2)
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The eponymous heroine of Winspear's promising debut, Maisie Dobbs (2003), continues to beguile in this chilling, suspenseful sequel set in England a decade after the end of the Great War. Maisie, "Psychologist and Investigator," as the brass nameplate on her office door declares, gets hired by a wealthy industrialist to find his only daughter, Charlotte Waite, who has gone missing. With the help of her cockney assistant, Billy Beale, Maisie sets out to learn all she can of Charlotte's habits, character and friends. No sooner has Maisie discovered the identities of three of these friends than they start turning up dead—poisoned, then bayoneted for good measure. At each crime scene is left a white feather. Increasingly preoccupied with these tragedies, Maisie almost loses sight of her original mission, until it becomes apparent that the murders and Charlotte's disappearance are related.
Adding to Affinity4books cozy mystery bookbox.
The cover art caught my eye and the between-the-wars setting did too. One of my picks from the cozy mystery bookbox. Thanks!
A good story, and I especially enjoyed the author's lovingly detailed descriptions of place and person, which transports us back to England in the 20's--I imagine historical fashion tomes in particular were pored over as Masie's outfits are always given full report!
Not personally a huge huge fan of all the "centering" and "feel the vibes" business, but it does add unique overlay to the character of Masie that sets her apart from other cozy heroines.
Would read more in the series.
Not personally a huge huge fan of all the "centering" and "feel the vibes" business, but it does add unique overlay to the character of Masie that sets her apart from other cozy heroines.
Would read more in the series.
Journal Entry 5 by bookpatch at By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Friday, July 17, 2015
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Birds of a Feather is flying off to Ohio in a book trade with weeder! Hope you will enjoy.
Today I received Bk. #2 of Jacqueline Winspear's (Maisie Dobbs Mystery Series). This is the first book in the series that I have and I'll be keeping my eye open for others. Thank you for the trade and quick mailing, bookpatch!
Thank you Weeder for this nice book! I am sorry to hear you had health problems. I am happy that you are feeling better now. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
