Carole Russell
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Jacqueline Winspear:
Is Maisie based on a real historical person or someone you know? She is so human that your readers are captured by her. Your mystery writing is different in that there is always a murder that forms the nucleus of the novel, but her relationships with Billy, James, Priscilla, etc. are honest, insightful, sincere, and even humorous that you have become my favorite writer!!
Jacqueline Winspear
Thank you for your lovely comments, Carole. No, Maisie is not based on anyone past or present. She is just who she is!
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Marilyn Dodds
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Jacqueline Winspear:
I truly love your books, both the Maisie Dobbs series and the stand alone, Care and Management of Lies, but I echo another questioner when I ask-why so much sadness and loss? Do you feel that it is more realistic, more true to life that everyone loses everyone they love? Will there ever be a happily ever after?
Amy
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Jacqueline Winspear:
One last comment - I'm looking forward to seeing you next week at Murder By The Book in Houston; I'm going to get in line last as I have TONS of questions. It is always a special treat when you come for a lecture/ q&a at your book launch. Thank you so much for being so available to your fans - do you love it as much as we do?
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