The American Agent: A compelling wartime mystery by Jacqueline Winspear

The American Agent: A compelling wartime mystery

Maisie Dobbs #15

Jacqueline Winspear

416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious fast-paced
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When Catherine Saxon, an American correspondent reporting on the war in Europe, is found murdered in her London digs, news of her death is concealed by British authorities. Serving as a linchpin between Scotland Yard and the Secret Service, Robert...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 65%
emotional 65%
tense 32%
informative 27%
sad 27%
hopeful 20%
reflective 17%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 76%
fast 21%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 22% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.15

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