A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear

A Lesson in Secrets

Maisie Dobbs #8

Jacqueline Winspear with Orlagh Cassidy (Narrator)

10 hours, 4 minutes • 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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,043 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

3.82

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