This doesn’t have anything to do with Harriet Hosmer, except Maisie Dobbs is also a spunky gal from an earlier era. A fictional one though. The Maisie Dobbs books by Jacqueline Winspear are currently some of my favorite mysteries. Set in London and the surrounding countryside between World War I and World War II, they follow private investigator Dobbs as she solves crimes large and small. Dobbs was a nurse in the “Great War,” and one strength of the books is there exploration of the psychological damage the conflict caused for Dobbs herself and for England as a whole. On a lighter note, Winspear also includes charming descriptions of Dobbs outfits, as well as those of her glamorous friend Priscilla. And I know not to judge a book by its cover, but the art deco designs of these is beautiful. (See sideshow below)
Beginning January 1, Book Club Girl is hosting a read-along of all of the Dobbs mysteries, leading up to the release the newest book in the series, A Lesson in Secrets, in March. I’ve read them all except the Mapping of Love and Death, and now is the perfect time to dive in. I can’t wait to discuss these books with other fans.
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