Both intriguing and full of suspense, it makes for an absorbing read.- Peter Gutteridge. Maisie is independent and deploys intelligence, charm and intuition to crack the case Think Sherlock Holmes crossed with Miss Marple's granddaughter, now add the atmospheric setting of 1930's London and a well-spun plot and you've the basis for the second in Jacqueline Winspear's delightful series of detective novels featuring the indomitable Maisie Dobbs. 'This thought-provoking mystery has a good plot, with plenty of action before it is resolved, and would provide much scope for discussion amongst reading groups.'. A very readable whodunnit'Įqually as sharp and intriguing as its predecessor 'Maisie Dobbs is a welcome and unusual addition to the crowded world of literary detectives. Fans of Maisie Dobbs will be delighted to see Maisie's sleuthing abilities back in action, while the emotional heart of her second mystery will appeal to yet more fans. With wonderful characters and a page-turning plot, Birds of a Feather is a brilliant mystery. Yet the investigator suddenly finds herself confronting a murder scene. Read more are many reasons why Charlotte Waite might have left home and instinctively feels the women is in safe hands. So he turns to a woman renowned for her discretion and investigative powers - the extraordinary Maisie Dobbs.

When his unmarried daughter runs away from home, he is determined to keep the case away from the police and the newspapers. And the last thing he needs is a scandal. With his Havana cigars and Savile Row suits, he is one of Britain's wealthiest men. Joseph Waite is a man who knows what he wants. Both intriguing and full of suspense' Observer London, 1929. The extraordinary Maisie Dobbs returns in her second case Num Pages: 320 pages, n/a. Description for Birds of a Feather Paperback.

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