I adored this book. It has unsuspected depths, an interesting story line, a fantastic historic backdrop and characters I'd like to continue to get to know better.
The action takes place in London and Kent in 1929, with a significant visit back to the French front in WWI.
Maisie is the daughter of a tradesman who takes a position as a maid when her family falls on tough times. The family that employs her notices her interest in learning and adopts her as their social project, providing her an education that ultimately leads her to college and upward mobility. She trains as a private investigator and a psychologist and employs both skills to track down the truth behind an unusual "Retreat' for badly wounded war vets in the Kent countryside.
This is the introductory novel to what promises to be a wonderful series. I can't wait to find the next installment.
The action takes place in London and Kent in 1929, with a significant visit back to the French front in WWI.
Maisie is the daughter of a tradesman who takes a position as a maid when her family falls on tough times. The family that employs her notices her interest in learning and adopts her as their social project, providing her an education that ultimately leads her to college and upward mobility. She trains as a private investigator and a psychologist and employs both skills to track down the truth behind an unusual "Retreat' for badly wounded war vets in the Kent countryside.
This is the introductory novel to what promises to be a wonderful series. I can't wait to find the next installment.
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