A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear

A Lesson in Secrets

Maisie Dobbs #8

Jacqueline Winspear

352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Private investigator Maisie Dobbs receives her first assignment from the British Secret Service in A Lesson in Secrets, the eighth book in Jacqueline Winspear’s award-winning mystery series. Sent to pose as a junior lecturer at a private college i...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 54%
reflective 42%
emotional 24%
tense 24%
informative 15%
hopeful 12%
dark 6%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 15%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 46% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.81

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