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kraley's review against another edition
3.0
These are very comfortable mysteries. I have grown fond of Maisie over the last eight books and am excited to see what lies next for her as the time draws near fir the start of WWII. England stood alone against Hitler until Pearl Harbor. I can just imagine what is in store for her. I just hope not much more heartbreak. Poor girl. I recommend this series, But don't blame me if you have a sudden craving for scones.
soniapage's review against another edition
3.0
Chalk up one more accomplishment for amazing Maisie Dobbs - impromptu college lecturer. She's becoming more and more of a superwoman. This book was a bit slow or maybe I'm just getting bored with the series. I still plan to see it through with the last books sometime.
michellehenriereads's review against another edition
4.0
A Lesson In Secrets was a satisfying read full of twists and layers of complexity. One of Maisie's hardest things to face is her own relationship with James Compton. She is riddled with fears unwilling to accept that happiness possible.
As always I feel saddened by the atrocities of war that continue to be revealed. Man's inhumanity to man is always shocking. We can always hope that our government will learn....
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As always I feel saddened by the atrocities of war that continue to be revealed. Man's inhumanity to man is always shocking. We can always hope that our government will learn....
To read the full review go to http://talesuntangled.wordpress.com
meaganmart's review against another edition
3.0
Did not enjoy this one as much as I have some of the others. It is nice to see the series pivoting away from WWI and turning to face the rising threat of Hitler and WWII. I did really enjoy the introduction of Francesca Thomas’ character and I rather hope we will be seeing more of her.
In this installment Maisie is contracted by the Brian Huntley to investigate any activities at St Francis College that may not be in the best interest of the crown. While there she stumbles across a murder that Stratton and MacFarlane investigate.
In this installment Maisie is contracted by the Brian Huntley to investigate any activities at St Francis College that may not be in the best interest of the crown. While there she stumbles across a murder that Stratton and MacFarlane investigate.
kelly93's review against another edition
3.0
Probably my least favorite of the Maisie Dobbs series, but still a perfect nightly audiobook.
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
4.0
I recognize I have the benefit of 20/20 hindsight out here, but Huntley is an idiot for thinking the Nazis are innocuous.
carolinefran's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.5
nicoleankenmann's review against another edition
4.0
Audiobook: 10hr 04m
I love listening to the dialect work by the narrator of this series, Orlagh Cassidy. She has a knack for bringing male characters to life that is not always accomplished well by other female narrators (or vice versa). Another well-crafted mystery in what is becoming quite a long line of great books!
I love listening to the dialect work by the narrator of this series, Orlagh Cassidy. She has a knack for bringing male characters to life that is not always accomplished well by other female narrators (or vice versa). Another well-crafted mystery in what is becoming quite a long line of great books!
andreagraves5's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book! I can't wait for book # 9 to be released next month! This series could go on and on and I would keep reading it!
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I love that James and Maisie are together. I think he rocks. I hope that he is THE one. I felt like the author did major foreshadowing of the former Detective Inspector Stratton to be a future possible romance for Maisie at the end of this book. Felt like she was totally setting that up for the future, and I do love him, but James seems like a perfect fit for Masie.
I had suspected that Maisie would work in the Secret Service and loved her assignment. I had not guessed the plot and love that the plot always has so many possibilities and keeps you guessing. I love this author, she is amazing!
I love how Maisie got Billy and his family into a house! Finally helping Billy, who is my fav!
I had suspected that Sandra's hubby had been murdered and was so happy that Maisie could help her. I think there is potential for Sandra to become Maisie's future assistant, and I think Maisie will get Sandra in school and support her in getting a higher education.
I enjoyed the little courting Maisie's dad is doing with her housekeeper and found that interesting.
I just hope Maisie will not let James slip away and commit already! That's my only thing I get annoyed about with Maisie! And, I always wonder, when does Maisie have time to do her laundry, house cleaning and grocery shopping? She always comes home to a clean house, has clothes to wear and food to eat, but works pretty much 24/7, lol!
I do worry that Priscilla will have to send all three of her boys to WWII, they will be of perfect age when that war hits... I bet she will skip the country and hide them or something... I love Priscilla and her family, and possibly I relate so well, since I have three boys that sound much like her boys, lol!
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I love that James and Maisie are together. I think he rocks. I hope that he is THE one. I felt like the author did major foreshadowing of the former Detective Inspector Stratton to be a future possible romance for Maisie at the end of this book. Felt like she was totally setting that up for the future, and I do love him, but James seems like a perfect fit for Masie.
I had suspected that Maisie would work in the Secret Service and loved her assignment. I had not guessed the plot and love that the plot always has so many possibilities and keeps you guessing. I love this author, she is amazing!
I love how Maisie got Billy and his family into a house! Finally helping Billy, who is my fav!
I had suspected that Sandra's hubby had been murdered and was so happy that Maisie could help her. I think there is potential for Sandra to become Maisie's future assistant, and I think Maisie will get Sandra in school and support her in getting a higher education.
I enjoyed the little courting Maisie's dad is doing with her housekeeper and found that interesting.
I just hope Maisie will not let James slip away and commit already! That's my only thing I get annoyed about with Maisie! And, I always wonder, when does Maisie have time to do her laundry, house cleaning and grocery shopping? She always comes home to a clean house, has clothes to wear and food to eat, but works pretty much 24/7, lol!
I do worry that Priscilla will have to send all three of her boys to WWII, they will be of perfect age when that war hits... I bet she will skip the country and hide them or something... I love Priscilla and her family, and possibly I relate so well, since I have three boys that sound much like her boys, lol!
reneesmith's review against another edition
5.0
Since I read them out of order, this is my last new-to-me Maisie Dobbs book :( . . . I will listen to books 1-3, even though I have already read them. Then I will wait a year for the new Maisie book!