A Lesson in Secrets

#8 Maisie Dobbs

Jacqueline Winspear

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Allison & Busby
01 August 2012

Fiction & Literature; Historical mysteries

Series: Maisie Dobbs

"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 college in Cambridge to monitor any activities, ""not in the interests of His Majesty's Government.""

When the college's controversial pacifist founder and principal, Greville Liddicote, is murdered, Maisie is directed to stand back as Detective Chief Superintendent Robert MacFarlane and Detective Chief Inspector Richard Stratton spearhead the investigation. She soon discovers, however, that the circumstances of Liddicote's death appear inextricably linked to the suspicious comings and goings of faculty and students under her surveillance.

As the storm clouds of World War II gather on the horizon, Maisie must overcome a reluctant Secret Service, discover shameful hidden truths about Britain's conduct during the Great War, and face off against the rising powers of the Nazi Party."

By: Jacqueline Winspear
Imprint: Allison & Busby
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 8
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9780749040048
ISBN 10: 0749040041
Series: Maisie Dobbs
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 01 August 2012
Recommended Age: From 0 to 0 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for A Lesson in Secrets (#8 Maisie Dobbs)

'A terrific mystery ... Intriguing and full of suspense, it makes for an absorbing read' Observer 'Wry and immensely readable' Daily Mail 'An outstanding historical series' New York Times 'it is a good, gentle read which the many fans of Jacqueline Winspear's stories will enjoy.' Angela Youngman