A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear

A Lesson in Secrets

Maisie Dobbs #8

Jacqueline Winspear

352 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Private investigator Maisie Dobbs receives her first assignment from the British Secret Service in A Lesson in Secrets, the eighth book in Jacqueline Winspear’s award-winning mystery series. Sent to pose as a junior lecturer at a private college i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,308 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 54%
reflective 39%
emotional 27%
informative 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 16%
dark 10%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 16%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11%

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