Maisie Dobbs
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Journal Entry 1 by Anne-Elliott from Southampton, Hampshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Introducing the new female sleuth - Maisie Dobbs. Oh, I did enjoy this and look forward to the 2nd novel in this series. A mix of social history & detective story, it's very well written.
Amazon Synopsis:
Young, feisty Maisie Dobbs has recently set herself up as a private detective. Such a move may not seem especially startling. But this is 1929, and Maisie is exceptional in many ways. Having started as a maid to the London aristocracy, studied her way to Cambridge and served as a nurse in the Great War, Maisie has wisdom, experience and understanding beyond her years. Little does she realise the extent to which this strength of character is soon to be tested. For her first case forces her to uncover secrets long buried, and to confront ghosts from her own past...In Maisie, Jacqueline Winspear has created a character that readers will immediately take to their hearts. Her first case combines a gripping investigation with a moving portrait of love and loss. It marks the beginning of a wonderful new detective series.
Amazon Synopsis:
Young, feisty Maisie Dobbs has recently set herself up as a private detective. Such a move may not seem especially startling. But this is 1929, and Maisie is exceptional in many ways. Having started as a maid to the London aristocracy, studied her way to Cambridge and served as a nurse in the Great War, Maisie has wisdom, experience and understanding beyond her years. Little does she realise the extent to which this strength of character is soon to be tested. For her first case forces her to uncover secrets long buried, and to confront ghosts from her own past...In Maisie, Jacqueline Winspear has created a character that readers will immediately take to their hearts. Her first case combines a gripping investigation with a moving portrait of love and loss. It marks the beginning of a wonderful new detective series.
Released 19 yrs ago (2/17/2005 UTC) at
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
RELEASE NOTES:
Will release in Clump Pub, Chilworth between 7.30pm-8.00pm. Either in ladies loo or on table/chair somewhere!
Will release in Clump Pub, Chilworth between 7.30pm-8.00pm. Either in ladies loo or on table/chair somewhere!
Hi ! I picked up the book from the Clump Inn, thought it looked interesting and am now awaiting a bit of quiet time to start reading it !! What a fab idea bookcrossing is !
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CAUGHT IN SOUTHAMPTON HAMPSHIRE ENGLAND