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‘In Maisie Dobbs, Jacqueline Winspear has given us a real gift. Maisie Dobbs has not been created - she has been discovered. Such people are always there amongst us, waiting for somebody like Ms. Winspear to come along and reveal them. And what a revelation it is!’
(Alexander McCall Smith 20050306)‘A terrific mystery ... Both intriguing and full of suspense, it makes for an absorbing read.’ (Observer 20050205)
'Maisie Dobbs continues to beguile in this chilling, suspenseful sequel... riveting' (Publisher's Weekly 20050401)
'A heroine to cherish ... Always open-minded, she bobs her hair, [and] drives a red MG.' (New York Times 20050501)
'A fine new sleuth for the twenty-first century' (Elizabeth George 20050501)
'A wry and immensely readable beginning to what promises to be a vivid new addition to crime fiction' (Mail on Sunday on 'Maisie Dobbs' )
'Full of evocative, atmospheric locations and vividly believable historical detail ...Jacqueline Winspear's second book fulfils all the potential shown in Maisie Dobbs and is a cracking mystery novel.' (New Books )
'Maisie Dobbs continues to beguile in this chilling, suspenseful sequel... riveting' (Publisher's Weekly )
'A fine new sleuth for the twenty-first century' (Elizabeth George )
'Winspear writes very well... [she is] set fair for a very bright future as a crime novelist’ (Praise for MAISIE DOBBS, Daily Mail )
'She has crafted a terrific mystery ... Both intriguing and full of suspense, it makes for an absorbing read.- Peter Gutteridge. (The Observer )
'Think Sherlock Holmes crossed with Miss Marple's granddaughter, now add the atmospheric setting of 1930's London and a well-spun plot and you've the basis for the second in Jacqueline Winspear's delightful series of detective novels featuring the indomitable Maisie Dobbs ... Maisie is independent and deploys intelligence, charm and intuition to crack the case' (Scottish Daily Record )
'This thought-provoking mystery has a good plot, with plenty of action before it is resolved, and would provide much scope for discussion amongst reading groups.' - Susan Gibbs. (New Books )
‘Equally as sharp and intriguing as its predecessor’ (Accent )
'Maisie Dobbs is a welcome and unusual addition to the crowded world of literary detectives. ... A very readable whodunnit'
(Sainsbury's Magazine )Elizabeth George
'A fine new sleuth for the twenty-first century'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
People that reviewed the first book in this series accused it for only being a mystery in the beginning and at the end. Well, with this second book no such accusations can take place. It is a solid mystery from beginning to end. And at the root of the problem is a very sad part of history, something that happened during the Great War. Which makes the book very touching.
The reason why I have already come to love this detective after just two books and am heading for my third book, is that it is not just mystery that is revealed on it's pages but also a changing society. The social history is as intriguing as the case. And Maisie Dobbs personal life also becomes more interesting. In this book she fights the decision of cutting off her hair like many other women did at the time, that is 1930. Over ten years has passed since the Great War was over and still she is daily reminded of the horrors and so is the rest of society that she lives in. Not only she but lots of others are having a difficult time to move on and leave it all behind to start living. In this book she starts looking at the problems she is having with her dad, them having a difficult time forgiving and forgetting certain things. And she also has to decide what to do with the two suitors that want to be part of her life and what to do with her love for Simon, the man that came back from the war as a vegetable.
All of it brings together a page turner that can not be put down.
The reason why I have already come to love this detective after just two books and am heading for my third book, is that it is not just mystery that is revealed on it's pages but also a changing society. The social history is as intriguing as the case. And Maisie Dobbs personal life also becomes more interesting. In this book she fights the decision of cutting off her hair like many other women did at the time, that is 1930. Over ten years has passed since the Great War was over and still she is daily reminded of the horrors and so is the rest of society that she lives in. Not only she but lots of others are having a difficult time to move on and leave it all behind to start living. In this book she starts looking at the problems she is having with her dad, them having a difficult time forgiving and forgetting certain things. And she also has to decide what to do with the two suitors that want to be part of her life and what to do with her love for Simon, the man that came back from the war as a vegetable.
All of it brings together a page turner that can not be put down.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A Canadian friend told me she was hooked on the Maisie Dobbs books (English detective, circa 1930, no 'sex or violence' & so I have started to read them and found them to be good light reading with an interesting slant on the atrocities of the first world war, life in the twenties, the place of women in the workplace etc. Birds of a Feather is the second in the series & I am now on the fourth - and have loaned the first to a friend.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you've enjoyed any of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, then it's a fairly good bet that you would enjoy this. It's based in London during the 1930s, centering on a small detective agency run by Maisie Dobbs. The similarity to the Alexander McCall books lies in the fact that the case being solved is only part of the story, the other being the development of the main character, Maisie, her relationships with those around her and the "human interest" themes. I would say though that it lacks much of the wry humour of the Alexander McCall books and, as far as whodunnits go, it was pretty predictable from a reasonably early stage. But nethertheless a pleasant read.
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Hmmmm
This was a used book, I knew that, however .... would you expect to find it underlined in highlighter pen through out?
despite this or is that spite it, I did enjoy the book
despite this or is that spite it, I did enjoy the book
Published 22 days ago by ling ling
Mother's Day Gift
I've not actually seen the book and my mother-in-law, who I bought it for hasn't mentioned it. So I'm just assuming that it arrived on time and is in good condition.
Published 1 month ago by Ellen Briggs
More sleuthing from Maisie Dobbs (3.5 stars)
Whilst I enjoyed this second Maisie Dobbs mystery, for me it lacked the appeal of book 3 in the series- maybe its because I'm not reading them in their intended order, but to me it... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Nicola F (Nic)
A classic writer has arrived!!!! :)
this story makes you think and once you think who it is, you get the surprise ending that its not the main suspect, but a close source to a main character.
Published 12 months ago by ohall
Ok, but not really my cup of tea
Believable & interesting main characters and a good plot, centred around the long-term consequences of actions taking during WW1. Read more
Published 22 months ago by P. R. Scott
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