Jacqueline has done it again. Another compelling story of Maisie Dobbs investigating as well as dealing with the results of the horrors of World War I. Amazing how the author blends in so much history of the period after WWI that is seldom written about, but it doesn't feel at all like a history lesson. It's just a great yarn about fascinating people. Very much a page turner, and even more compelling if you have read the previous books in the series.
For anyone who enjoys the show, "Inside the Actors Studio," this is a fascinating memoir of James Lipton and the show. I was amazed at the varied and impressive career Mr. Lipton had before he ever started the show, as well as all the intrigue and integrity connected with keeping the show as sophisticated and instructive as it is. For anyone who has seen most of the episodes, as I have, some of the book was repetitive, but reading many of the backstage goings on was very entertaining and enlightening. A truly delightful read!
Delightful accounts of REAL travels - instead of puff pieces that most travel magazines publish in order not to offend their advertisers or readers. Lots of chuckles and even laugh-out-louds.
Reminds me a bit of Tim Cahill's books, though the adventures seem more realistic.
Hope he writes many a sequel!
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Delightful accounts of REAL travels - instead of puff pieces that most travel magazines publish in order not to offend their advertisers or readers. Lots of chuckles and even laugh-out-louds.
Reminds me a bit of Tim Cahill's books, though the adventures seem more realistic.
Hope he writes many a sequel!
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An Incomplete Revenge (Maisie Dobbs Mysteries) by Jacqueline Winspear
Katy Bejarano, June 4, 2008
Jacqueline has done it again. Another compelling story of Maisie Dobbs investigating as well as dealing with the results of the horrors of World War I. Amazing how the author blends in so much history of the period after WWI that is seldom written about, but it doesn't feel at all like a history lesson. It's just a great yarn about fascinating people. Very much a page turner, and even more compelling if you have read the previous books in the series.Inside Inside by James Lipton
Katy Bejarano, January 21, 2008
For anyone who enjoys the show, "Inside the Actors Studio," this is a fascinating memoir of James Lipton and the show. I was amazed at the varied and impressive career Mr. Lipton had before he ever started the show, as well as all the intrigue and integrity connected with keeping the show as sophisticated and instructive as it is. For anyone who has seen most of the episodes, as I have, some of the book was repetitive, but reading many of the backstage goings on was very entertaining and enlightening. A truly delightful read!Smile When You're Lying: Confessions of a Rogue Travel Writer by Chuck Thompson
Katy Bejarano, January 3, 2008
Delightful accounts of REAL travels - instead of puff pieces that most travel magazines publish in order not to offend their advertisers or readers. Lots of chuckles and even laugh-out-louds.Reminds me a bit of Tim Cahill's books, though the adventures seem more realistic.
Hope he writes many a sequel!
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Smile When You're Lying Signed by Chuck Thompson
Katy Bejarano, January 2, 2008
Delightful accounts of REAL travels - instead of puff pieces that most travel magazines publish in order not to offend their advertisers or readers. Lots of chuckles and even laugh-out-louds.Reminds me a bit of Tim Cahill's books, though the adventures seem more realistic.
Hope he writes many a sequel!
(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)