Spring Greetings!! I hope you enjoyed reading Maisie Dobbs. There were not enough readers and not enough time before spring break to get together a reading group, however, please use the comment link below to share your insights of the book!
I have read all the books in the series except the most recent Maisie Dobbs title by Jacqueline Winspear and have been inspired by the historical value of the story and wisdom of the main character. One of my favorite quotes in the book is: "A coincidence is a messenger sent by truth." Reading about Maisie driving the little MG around the English countryside made me feel like I was there! Although a happy ending with Simon would have been somewhat satisfying, I like a book with an ending that seems more realistic rather than the predictable. Simon and Maisie pick up in subsequent books but I'm not telling what happens! hehe
This series reminds me a little of the Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. I have read all of those and highly recommend them too. Very light and easy reading about a very strong woman main character. Not only do you learn a lot about the culture of Botswana but you are introduced to Precious Ramotswe who will quickly become one of your new best friends. =] HBO has a series that will run this summer based on the novels.
Let us know what you thought about Maisie Dobbs!
I have read all the books in the series except the most recent Maisie Dobbs title by Jacqueline Winspear and have been inspired by the historical value of the story and wisdom of the main character. One of my favorite quotes in the book is: "A coincidence is a messenger sent by truth." Reading about Maisie driving the little MG around the English countryside made me feel like I was there! Although a happy ending with Simon would have been somewhat satisfying, I like a book with an ending that seems more realistic rather than the predictable. Simon and Maisie pick up in subsequent books but I'm not telling what happens! hehe
This series reminds me a little of the Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. I have read all of those and highly recommend them too. Very light and easy reading about a very strong woman main character. Not only do you learn a lot about the culture of Botswana but you are introduced to Precious Ramotswe who will quickly become one of your new best friends. =] HBO has a series that will run this summer based on the novels.
Let us know what you thought about Maisie Dobbs!
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Maise's client's wife's long lost lover reminded me of the Phantom of the Opera, as her lover had to wear a mask after being injured in the war due to facial injuries.
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