A Lesson in Secrets

Sleuth Maisie faces subterfuge and the legacy of the Great War

(Autor) Jacqueline Winspear
Formato: Paperback
Series: Maisie Dobbs
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In the summer of 1932, Maisie Dobbs's career takes an exciting new turn when she accepts an undercover assignment directed by Scotland Yard's Special Branch and the Secret Service. Posing as a junior lecturer, she is sent to a private college in Cambridge to monitor any activities, "not in the interests of His Majesty's Government."

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Editorial:
Allison & Busby
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
416
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780749040048
Año de publicación:
2012
Fecha publicación:
27 de Agosto de 2012

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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