A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear

A Lesson in Secrets

Maisie Dobbs #8

Jacqueline Winspear

384 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 1,304 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 54%
reflective 39%
emotional 28%
tense 19%
hopeful 17%
informative 17%
dark 8%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 15%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 41% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12%

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3.83

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