Elegy for Eddie
by Jacqueline Winspear
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65%
Critic Reviews: 30
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87%
Reader Ratings: 245
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Synopsis
In this latest entry in the acclaimed, bestselling mystery series, Maisie Dobbs takes on her most personal case yet, a twisting investigation that will take her across London, from her childhood neighborhood to the highest echelons of powerNew York Times Bestselling Author In this latest entry in the acclaimed, bestselling mystery series-"less whodunits than why-dunits, more P.D. James than Agatha Christie" (USA Today)-Maisie Dobbs takes on her most personal... more
About Jacqueline Winspear
Published: March 27, 2012 by Harper Collins
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, History. Fiction. 352 pages
- All Critics: 30
- Positive: 24
- Negative: 6
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Swamp of Boredom | 28 Mar 2012
I admire the way that Winspear was able to weave characters we’ve been familiar with for a while...into the long road to war storyline.
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Judith Starkston | 12 Feb 2012
Winspear has tied together a page-turning mystery with a level of moral complexity rarely seen in the genre.
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Cozy Librarian | 6 Apr 2012
Elegy for Eddie is a pivotal book in this award-winning series, a turning point for its protagonist...Maisie Dobbs books are wonderful …
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Wordsmithonia | 30 Mar 2012
The writing is as great as it has been throughout the series, the story lines are intriguing and never bore, and the supporting characters keep the pace moving at a brisk pace.
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Meaghan Walsh Gerard | 19 Mar 2012
Winspear’s description and characterization is strong, but the plot felt contrived. In that way, it is like a less mature Agatha Christie.
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WordLily | 22 Mar 2012
At this point in the series, my affection for any particular title is greatly influenced by the state of Maisie’s relationship with her beau. And I was pretty unsettled, disgruntled, annoyed by how this was handled in this book.
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Book Reporter | 29 Mar 2012
ELEGY FOR EDDIE...in many ways is the most mature and perceptive entry in the series thus far.
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Whimpulsive | 26 Mar 2012
If you haven't read any of the Maisie Dobbs series now and with this book would be an excellent place to start.
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I Write in Books | 30 Mar 2012
I have to say that this stands out as one of my favorite Maisie stories.
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Open Letters Monthly
All of it, down to the last minor character and city intersection, is handled with perfect clarity and just the slightest hint of period sentimentality...
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Hey, I Want to Read That | 28 Mar 2012
Hurray, hurray, hurray Maisie’s back and she’s just as wonderful as I’d hoped she’d be.
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Quirky Bookworm | 15 Apr 2012
Unsurprisingly, I loved this book. Not only was the mystery interesting, but finally the series seems to be moving on a bit from the obsession with World War One.
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Oregon Live | 28 Apr 2012
..."Elegy for Eddie" is a revealing, often compelling venture into both the economic disparities and the international uncertainty of 1930s England.
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USA Today | 8 Apr 2012
...not only do those stories boast great characters and well-constructed mysteries, they also touch on broader issues of class and money and the effect the war had on a society in flux. Never has that been more true than in Elegy...
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Stargazerpuj's Book Blog | 27 Mar 2012
Eddie’s story is a touching one and finding out what really happened also takes us into the world of war, politics and propaganda.
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Leeswammes' Blog | 27 Mar 2012
The mystery surrounding Eddie’s death was somewhat contrived and didn’t have a satisfactory conclusion for me.
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Birth of a Novel | 10 May 2012
This novel...may be one of my favorites in the series...
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Nomad Reader | 23 Mar 2012
Elegy for Eddie is the best Maisie Dobbs novel yet...striking a lovely balance between the mystery and Maisie's personal life.
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Kirkus Reviews | 15 Feb 2012
...newcomers will enjoy the exploration of class-bound Britain between the wars, and fans will relish the continued development of Maisie’s complicated character.
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Devourer of Books | 28 Mar 2012
It is amazing to say for the 9th book in a series, but Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs books just keep getting better.
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Oprah.com
Here, as in all the books, it's Maisie's extraordinary empathy that strikes a chord.
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How Mysterious! | 14 May 2012
Unfortunately Elegy for Eddie turned out not to be one of my favorites in the series...
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A Work in Progress | 16 Apr 2012
I think I say this with every new Maisie book I read, but I really do think this is my favorite one so far.
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Fresh Fiction | 28 Mar 2012
...Elegy for Eddie is an incomparable work of intrigue and ingenuity, full of intimate descriptions and beautifully painted scenes from between the World Wars...
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Shelah Books It | 19 Apr 2012
The story of Eddie is almost incidental to Maisie's navel gazing in this novel.
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Lit Chick | 3 Apr 2012
Elegy for Eddie has reignited my anticipation for more, author Winspear reveals Maisie has more going on than just reliability.
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bookchickdi | 27 Mar 2012
I love being immersed in Maisie's world. Winspear does meticulous research, which is available on her website
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Lit and Life | 28 Mar 2012
Any time you write a series with recurring characters you have to make a choice...here I did find it to be a bit in my way as I read.
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Axe for the Frozen Sea | 13 Apr 2012
...simply put, amazing....Elegy for Eddie, more than other books in the series, transcends all genres. It's a literary work, that's also historical fiction...
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Wordsmithonia | 30 Mar 2012
...I was not able to connect with this one as much as the previous books...I found all of this fascinating, but wish the mystery wouldn't have had to be a third victim to the plot.
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