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

From New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Winspear, now available in paperback— the latest episode in the New York Times bestselling series, Maisie Dobbs’ first assignment for the British Secret Service takes her undercover to Cambridge as...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 55%
reflective 39%
emotional 26%
informative 21%
tense 21%
hopeful 15%
dark 5%
challenging 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 18%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.82

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