Jacqueline Winspear
Remember this is a series - and there is an overall arc to each of the characters, not only for each book, but for the series as a whole. Also remember that in the early part of the last century, loss was often more immediate - due to extended families, people died at home with family so there was - arguably - a greater sense of the rhythm of life, and that which could interrupt it. Children died in infancy, women in childbirth, and there were two major wars, and many small wars. The overall message is one of endurance, which I think was a hallmark of those generations - and at the end of A Dangerous Place, there is of course Hope. There is more to come for Maisie and her fellow characters.
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Catherine Hutchison
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Jacqueline Winspear:
Thank you for sharing Maisie with me.. she has gotten me through some tough times. I am interested in her connection to the gypsies who were at the hop picking. Do gypsies, Roma, whatever you care to call this group have a big part in English history? Will they resurface in Masie's life? It seems like such a strong connection for her.
Mark Pearce
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Jacqueline Winspear:
I don't know how old you are (and I'm too much of a gentleman to ask) but do you envisage writing about Maisie for many years yet (hoping ardently the answer is yes!) and what age do you think she will be when you run out of things to say about her? Are there any other characters with a story or stories to tell?
Sandy
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Jacqueline Winspear:
I love Orlagh Cassidy's narration of the Maisie Dobbs series. I always read your books first and then listen to the audio version on my daily commute. In my mind, Maisie always sounds like Orlagh's interpretation. Did you choose Orlagh to narrate your books or is that a publisher's decision? I love everything about these books & I hope you keep this series going for many years to come!
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