Elegy for Eddie
An absorbing inter-war mystery
(Author) Jacqueline WinspearApril, 1933. To the costermongers of London, Eddie Pettit is simply a gentle soul with a near-magical gift for working with horses. When he is killed in a violent accident, the costers are sceptical about the cause of his death, and recruit Maisie Dobbs to investigate. Maisie, who has known these men since childhood and remembers Eddie fondly, is eager to help. But it soon becomes clear that powerful political and financial forces are equally determined to prevent her from learning too much about Eddie's death. As Maisie uncovers lies and manipulation on a national scale, she must decide whether to risk all to see justice done.
Jacqueline Winspear
Jacqueline Winspear is a British-American author known for her Maisie Dobbs series, which follows the adventures of a female detective in post-World War I England. Winspear's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, rich historical detail, and a focus on character development. She has made significant contributions to the historical mystery genre by blending elements of detective fiction with a deep exploration of the human experience in times of war and social change. Her most famous work is the first book in the Maisie Dobbs series, simply titled "Maisie Dobbs," which introduced readers to the intrepid detective and set the stage for a successful and enduring series.
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