Sunday, March 4, 2012

"A Lesson in Secrets" by Jaqueline Winspear ****

> Originally published in 2011
> Audiobook
> English author
> #8 in Maisie Dobbs series

> "Secrets and lies always go together."

>  Wonderful notion of a children's book leading to a quiet movement on both sides of the battleground mutinying to protest war and to respond to the longing of children to have their fathers come home

> Review:   The most charming aspect of the Maisie Dobbs series, is Maisie Dobbs.  I love this character. She is smart, and wise, witty, tough and compassionate.  Such a well rounded character.  This installment finds Maisie working on national security matters, teaching philosophy undercover, and as always, helping out the people she cares about.  On top of the wonderful characters and learning some of the subtle aftereffects of WWI on the psyche of the British, this installment foreshadows the coming storm of WWII.  It's another good one folks!

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