"Meet Maisie Dobbs, who in 1929 launches her career as a private investigator and finds herself drawn back to the Great War she thought she'd long since put behind her: an unexpected beginning for Maisie--and a rare treat for mystery fans."--Charles Dodd, "A Fearsome Doubt."
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"Meet Maisie Dobbs, who in 1929 launches her career as a private investigator and finds herself drawn back to the Great War she thought she'd long since put behind her: an unexpected beginning for Maisie--and a rare treat for mystery fans."--Charles Dodd, "A Fearsome Doubt."
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Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Ship in sturdy box with bubble wrap. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 294 p. Maisie Dobbs Mysteries. Audience: General/trade.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book 2003 Soho Press FIRST edition/FIRST printing. In NF/NF condition and a great breakout first novel! Hardback is in Near Fine condition with square corners, no remainder marks and only a mild slant. The dustjacket is in Near Fine condition with no tears and only a trace rubbing in the upper back fold. Note: As of September 2021, HiddenLight Productions ( Hillary Rodham & Chelsea Clinton's production company) acquired the option to the 16 book series! **Brenbooks specializes in first edition mysteries, many signed! "
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Signed by author with inscription to previous owner. First Edition, first printing with full number line in near like new condition. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear. Mild bumping at spine ends. Pages are clean. Boards are solid, and spine is square and tight. Unclipped DJ. No remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
Maisie is an amazing woman whose gifts, fortunately, were recognized early. And that made all the difference. Since this is the first book in a series, it's appropriate to tell us who she is.
What we have here is a romance, mystery and historical novel all rolled into one book.
You will get a sense of London during WWI and the beginning of the twentieth century.
Phyllis B
Apr 11, 2013
Good Read
I really enjoyed this book. At the beginning I wondered if it would hold my interest. But,it soon became a story that I could not put down. I have recommended it to my family and friends.
zxcv
Aug 27, 2011
Fabulous series
I've finished all the books in the series and I'm very sad about that. It's truly an excellent compendium of post WWI, written within the confines of murder mysteries. You can't help but be enthralled.
bbingham468@gmail.com
Jul 8, 2010
One book in an excellent series
Winspear writes with a sympathetic eye to those experiencing lifes difficulties. She weaves a good tale and draws the reader in from the beginning.
pianobossmom
Apr 8, 2010
Wars never end
WWI is a history that is less familiar to most of us than the more recent wars (WWII, Korea, Vietnam). In this novel (which begins a series) the era comes alive as we are drawn into Maisie's life and experiences. Maisie is a character whom anyone would welcome as a friend. This is an engaging historical novel, mystery and psychological thriller all rolled into one. It entertains as it instructs, all the while whetting the reader's appetite for subsequent volumes. Thoroughly delightful.
