The American Agent: A compelling wartime mystery by Jacqueline Winspear

The American Agent: A compelling wartime mystery

Maisie Dobbs #15

Jacqueline Winspear

416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

When Catherine Saxon, an American correspondent reporting on the war in Europe, is found murdered in her London digs, news of her death is concealed by British authorities. Serving as a linchpin between Scotland Yard and the Secret Service, Robert...

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Community Reviews Summary of 716 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 67%
emotional 58%
informative 29%
tense 29%
sad 26%
hopeful 20%
reflective 17%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 24%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 23% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.15

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