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Elegy for Eddie by Jacqueline Winspear

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saraelizabetha's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.0

therealkathryn's review against another edition

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4.0

Strong entry in the series.

michellehenriereads's review against another edition

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3.0

Winspear has a unique way of capturing Europe during the bleak times surrounding the Great Wars. I find that I am fascinated by her stories and pulled in, and yet I wouldn't say the novels are uplifting or cheerful, but rather they are grey.

Elegy For Eddie was not my favorite in the Maisie Dobbs series, yet I was still enthralled while reading to better understand how all the threads would be woven together. Maisie's character is quite complex as she tries to sort out her feelings and learn how to work with others. I was hoping that she had put aside all her feelings of inadequacy and would be able to move forward with ease.I am very disappointed that Maisie is having second thoughts...

The previous books in the series are 1. Maisie Dobbs 2. Birds of a Feather 3. Pardonable Lies 4. Messenger of Truth 5. An Incomplete Revenge 6. Among the Mad 7. The Mapping of Love and Death 8. A Lesson in Secrets

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cbh2584's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5-4 stars. Not my favorite Maisie Dobbs book, but enjoyable nonetheless

meaganmart's review against another edition

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3.0

This is not one of my favorites of the series. I found it upsetting that Maisie was willing to sacrifice justice for political intrigue. It was frustrating to me that she was so quick to write off the deaths she investigated throughout the novel on the word of one man's promise that it was in "the best interest of the nation." I guess that this is accurate for the time period, but it felt like a letdown from the search for the truth I have come to expect when Maisie investigates.

aoosterwyk's review against another edition

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4.0

Ah, guilty pleasures. Now I'm caught up on all of my historical mystery series and can rest for another year. In this story, Maisie is working hard at her investigative psychology business and also learning some hard truths about herself. Her case comes from her past, but is definitely tied to the world's future and its politics. A very satisfying story overall.