In This Grave Hour by Jacqueline Winspear

In This Grave Hour

Maisie Dobbs #13

Jacqueline Winspear

368 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious medium-paced
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A female investigator every bit as brainy and battle-hardened as Lisbeth Salander. -- Maureen Corrigan, NPR's Fresh Air, on Maisie Dobbs Sunday September 3rd 1939. At the moment Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain broadcasts to the nation Britai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 971 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 72%
emotional 42%
dark 24%
reflective 24%
sad 24%
tense 21%
informative 18%
challenging 9%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 93%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 34%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.95

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