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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
First time listening to one of this series on audiobook. Also first time I didn't really enjoy a Maisie Dobbs book. Sometimes I just wanted to reach into the book and smack her for being meddlesome and indecisive.
Maisie has two murdered Indian women’s’ deaths to solve, and a missing boy’s as well. Billy isn’t well enough to help, so she enlists Sandra to assist.
The police are also involved, and as Maisie talks to people who knew Osha, she gets a picture of a strong, intelligent, independent woman who was saving money to build a school back home.
She finds out that the home she was staying at is run by people taking advantage of Indian women by using their wages to run their own home. They work with a pastor, who’s also suspicious because Maisie catches him in a lie.
The cases overlap when the missing boy’s name is an alias, and he may know Osha, as do his parents. The layers unravel, and Maisie is intrigued by the healing methods of the East when she finds out Osha was seen as a healer of sorts.
She’s determined to go on Maurice’s journey to see more of the world, so her and James’ paths diverge as he’s going to Canada for work. Her Dad marries Mrs. Bromley, Billy and Sandra find new jobs, and Maisie wraps up all her files and business.
A pivotal part in this series, this book seems like an ending, but is surely a new twist in the road of Maisie’s life. Can’t wait for the next book.
GPL audiobook
The police are also involved, and as Maisie talks to people who knew Osha, she gets a picture of a strong, intelligent, independent woman who was saving money to build a school back home.
She finds out that the home she was staying at is run by people taking advantage of Indian women by using their wages to run their own home. They work with a pastor, who’s also suspicious because Maisie catches him in a lie.
The cases overlap when the missing boy’s name is an alias, and he may know Osha, as do his parents. The layers unravel, and Maisie is intrigued by the healing methods of the East when she finds out Osha was seen as a healer of sorts.
She’s determined to go on Maurice’s journey to see more of the world, so her and James’ paths diverge as he’s going to Canada for work. Her Dad marries Mrs. Bromley, Billy and Sandra find new jobs, and Maisie wraps up all her files and business.
A pivotal part in this series, this book seems like an ending, but is surely a new twist in the road of Maisie’s life. Can’t wait for the next book.
GPL audiobook
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This tenth book in the series was my least favorite so far. There was a lot of retelling the previous stories which was unnecessary.
Does what it says on the cover. Good cosy crime writing.
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Another great entry in the Maisie Dobbs series of mysteries. The mystery is interesting and just convoluted enough to keep things entertaining. Plus. the character of Maisie continues to grow and evolve, which keeps the series fresh.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very cool that Beaumont A H was mentioned in the book!