Questions About Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs, #1)

by Jacqueline Winspear (Goodreads Author)

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Would this be suitable for a 13 year old who is an excellent reader?

Groomer Sarah I feel that I would have loved this book at 13 years old. It is a very clean read. It opens up your mind to some of the horrors of war (both physical …moreI feel that I would have loved this book at 13 years old. It is a very clean read. It opens up your mind to some of the horrors of war (both physical and mental injuries and the aftermath of said injuries) without going into gory detail that would unsettle a young teen mind.
The main character is a good role model of hard work, kindness, compassion and determination in a young woman.(less)

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I don't understand when Maurice became a detective...

Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) Basically he became a detective when he studied forensic medicine.(He tells Maisie about learning what the dead can tell him). Part of the mystery app…moreBasically he became a detective when he studied forensic medicine.(He tells Maisie about learning what the dead can tell him). Part of the mystery apparently is, "Who is Maurice Blanche, really?" We are given teasers--he may be a big noise in the Foreign office or such as that, given his "continental services" and the letters on the wall. Is he English, or foreign? Where did he really spring from? He's the mystery man that makes Maisie what she is.(less)

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I want to try out the Maisie Dobbs series. Is it best to read them in order or doesn't it matter?

Peg Schuler-Armstrong You can read them out of sequence, but you shouldn't, as you'll be missing out on greater depth and meaning that you'll get from knowing the history o…moreYou can read them out of sequence, but you shouldn't, as you'll be missing out on greater depth and meaning that you'll get from knowing the history of the characters.(less)

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What is the best Jacqueline Winspear book to start with?

Sarada The 1st book in the series, "Maisie Dobbs". It's important because it covers her childhood and her developing years.…moreThe 1st book in the series, "Maisie Dobbs". It's important because it covers her childhood and her developing years.(less)

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Could anyone tell me whether this book is suitable for 12-year-olds?

Patricia I think so. Of course, not all 12-year-olds are similar, but, generally speaking, there is nothing in this book that would hurt them. Yes, it talks ab…moreI think so. Of course, not all 12-year-olds are similar, but, generally speaking, there is nothing in this book that would hurt them. Yes, it talks about the physical horrors of the Great War, but that is just a reality of life. There is no offensive language and no sex in this book. On the contrary, it displays a healthy romantic interest within the life of Maisie Dobbs. It certainly is better than other things that I 12-year-old could read.(less)

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