Marley G. reviewed on 9/9/2009 + 40 more book reviews

This is the first title in a splendid series, one that just keeps getting better with every book. Maisie is truly unique among the throngs of unusual detectives that have emerged in recent years, and the author deftly captures the texture of Britain (and the Continent) during that amazing period from WWI to WWII. There's something here for everyone, really. If you're a mystery buff, you'll enjoy the whodunnit storylines. If you like historical novels, you'll appreciate the authenticity of domestic details as well as the military insights. There's even a thread of Eastern mysticism and meditative arts that runs through the books, courtesy of Maisie's spymaster-turned-psychologist mentor.

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