A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear

A Lesson in Secrets

Maisie Dobbs #8

Jacqueline Winspear

384 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

In the summer of 1932, Maisie Dobbs's career takes an exciting new turn when she accepts an undercover assignment directed by Scotland Yard's Special Branch and the Secret Service. Posing as a junior lecturer, she is sent to a private college in C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,053 reviews

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

3.83

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