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A Dangerous Place (Maisie Dobbs, #11)

Jacqueline Winspear
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A Dangerous Place (Maisie Dobbs, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Jacqueline Winspear

A Dangerous Place (Maisie Dobbs, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

309

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gibraltar • 1930s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear, investigator Maisie Dobbs returns to work in Gibraltar during the Spanish Civil War. She encounters a murder mystery that intertwines with political tensions and personal loss, challenging her resilience and investigative skills as she navigates a perilous environment.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

28,721 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear offers a compelling blend of mystery and historical fiction, drawing readers into the rich post-WWI setting of Gibraltar. Critics praise Winspear's evocative writing and strong character development. However, some found the plot slower compared to previous novels in the series. Overall, it remains a solid entry for fans of Maisie Dobbs.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Dangerous Place (Maisie Dobbs, #11)?

Fans of Jacqueline Winspear's A Dangerous Place will enjoy historical mysteries with rich atmospheric details and strong female protagonists. Similar readers to those of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series or Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher mysteries will find this blend of intrigue and history captivating.

4.1

28,721 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

309

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gibraltar • 1930s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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