Maisie Dobbs : a novel
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Winspear, Jacqueline, 1955-
Published
New York, NY Soho Crime, [2003].
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9781616954079, 1616954078
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304 pages ; 19 cm.
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Published
New York, NY Soho Crime, [2003].
Language
English
ISBN
9781616954079, 1616954078

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Includes discussion questions.
Description
Maisie Dobbs entered domestic service in 1910 at thirteen, working for Lady Rowan Compton. When her remarkable intelligence is discovered by her employer, Maisie becomes the pupil of Maurice Blanche, a learned friend of the Comptons. In 1929, following an apprenticeship with Blanche, Maisie hangs out her shingle: "M. Dobbs, trade and personal investigations." She soon becomes enmeshed in a mystery surrounding The Retreat, a reclusive community of wounded WWI veterans. At first, Maisie only suspects foul play, but she must act quickly when Lady Rowan's son decides to sign away his fortune and take refuge there. Maisie hurriedly investigates, uncovering a disturbing mystery, which, in an astonishing denouement, gives Maisie the courage to confront a ghost that has haunted her for years.
Awards
Alex Awards, 2004.
Awards
Agatha Award, 2004.

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LC Subjects
Detective and mystery fiction.
Dobbs, Maisie -- (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
Historical fiction.
London (England) -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction.
Novels.
Women private investigators -- England -- London -- Fiction.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Fiction.
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Other Subjects
Mystery fiction.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Winspear, J. (2003). Maisie Dobbs: a novel . Soho Crime.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Winspear, Jacqueline, 1955-. 2003. Maisie Dobbs: A Novel. Soho Crime.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Winspear, Jacqueline, 1955-. Maisie Dobbs: A Novel Soho Crime, 2003.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Winspear, Jacqueline. Maisie Dobbs: A Novel Soho Crime, 2003.

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