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An Incomplete Revenge (Maisie Dobbs, #5)

Jacqueline Winspear
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An Incomplete Revenge (Maisie Dobbs, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Jacqueline Winspear

An Incomplete Revenge (Maisie Dobbs, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kent, England • 1930s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear features investigator Maisie Dobbs digging into mysterious fires and crimes in a village. Set in the 1930s, Dobbs uncovers hidden secrets while dealing with personal connections to the community. The story addresses themes of trust, deception, and the impact of war.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

34,297 ratings

83%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear is praised for its atmospheric setting, complex characters, and seamless blend of historical context and mystery. Some critics find the pacing slow and the resolution predictable, but overall, the novel receives acclaim for its vivid depiction of post-WWI England and engaging plot.

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Who Should Read An Incomplete Revenge (Maisie Dobbs, #5)?

Fans of Jacqueline Winspear's An Incomplete Revenge will enjoy historical mysteries with a strong, resourceful female protagonist. If you appreciate Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series or Susan Elia MacNeal's Maggie Hope mysteries, this compelling novel set in post-WWI England will captivate you.

4.4

34,297 ratings

83%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kent, England • 1930s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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