Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear

Messenger of Truth

Maisie Dobbs #4

Jacqueline Winspear

322 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

London 1931. When controversial artist Nick Bassington-Hope is found dead, the police believe it is an open and shut case and his death from a fall is recorded as 'accidental'. But his sister is not convinced, so she turns to Maisie Dobbs for help...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,465 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 49%
emotional 47%
reflective 26%
dark 22%
tense 19%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 39% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.77

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