$21.24
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
9 March 2006
Summary
London, 1929. Joseph Waite is a man who knows what he wants. With his Havana cigars and Savile Row suits, he is one of Britain’s wealthiest men. And the last thing he needs is a scandal. When his eighteen-year-old daughter runs away from home, he is determined to keep the case away from the police and the newspapers. So he turns to a woman renowned for her discretion and investigative powers - the extraordinary Maisie Dobbs.
Maisie soon discovers that there are many reasons why Charlo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780719566240 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 071956624X |
| Author: | Jacqueline Winspear |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 9 March 2006 |
| Weight: | 230g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 24mm |
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Heavy on charm - Bookseller
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 SmithA terrific mystery … Both intriguing and full of suspense, it makes for an absorbing read. - ObserverBirds of a Feather reads like a gripping mixture of Vera Brittain and Dorothy Sayers so fans of both authors will enjoy Maisie’s latest adventure. - ImageJacqueline Winspear reveals more adventures of the delightful Maisie Dobbs - Publishing News ‘Quarterly highlights’Maisie Dobbs continues to beguile in this chilling, suspenseful sequel… riveting - Publisher’s WeeklySet in the 1920s, Winspear’s books are strong on atmosphere, and her creation, Maisie, is perhaps the woman Miss Marple would have liked to have been when she was young - Publishing NewsA heroine to cherish … Always open-minded, she bobs her hair, [and] drives a red MG. - New York TimesAbout The Author
Jacqueline Winspear
Jacqueline Winspear was born and raised in England, and now lives in California. She frequently visits the UK to research her new book and see family and friends.
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