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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War. I have had WWI on the brain from assignments at work. WWI doesn’t get the kind of coverage and romanticism that WWII gets—it tends to be a bit overlooked.
When I picked up Maisie Dobbs, (thanks to JB for the recommendation) I did not realize that Maisie lives during the same time period. I had a hard time at the outset of this one, but it finally found its groove. This one crosses genres a bit for while it is the start of a ser ...more
When I picked up Maisie Dobbs, (thanks to JB for the recommendation) I did not realize that Maisie lives during the same time period. I had a hard time at the outset of this one, but it finally found its groove. This one crosses genres a bit for while it is the start of a ser ...more
Great first book of a series that I will definitely follow. A young woman, making her way in the world, having been mentored and rescued from a poverty stricken life due to her intelligence. She finds opportunity, and spiritual growth while leading a very interesting life in the 1910 to 1920's. A really fun and better than your average mystery. Especially for those of us who want to read about female heroes and movers and shakers. Great book. Can't wait to start the next one in the series.
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Maisie Dobbs is everything I like in a mystery: history, a down-to-earth strong woman, a multi-layered story with intriguing characters, no grisly gore. Some of Maisie's story is a rags to almost riches tale, but her character unfolds as the mystery does, in surprising ways. The consensus of Novel Women book group was overwhelmingly positive. Many of us already read another book in the series, or plan to.
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This was my most favorite of the Maise Dodds books.
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