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Birds of a Feather (Maisie Dobbs, Book 2) by Jacqueline Winspear

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Condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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β€œFormer library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
0143035304
Book Title
Birds of a Feather
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Item Length
7.7 in
Publication Year
2005
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Jacqueline Winspear
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / General, Historical, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Width
5.1 in
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0143035304
ISBN-13
9780143035305
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46816880

Product Key Features

Book Title
Birds of a Feather
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / General, Historical, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Fiction
Author
Jacqueline Winspear
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
A good second novel is one that like Birds of a Feather, makes you want to read its predecessor. ( The New York Times Book Review ) Birds of a Feather succeeds both as a suspenseful mystery and as a picture of a time and place. ( The Boston Globe ) [If you] were a fan of the 1970s BBC program Upstairs, Downstairs, youÒ€ℒll love WinspearÒ€ℒs Birds of a Feather.Ҁ� The Denver Post ), A good second novel is one that like Birds of a Feather, makes you want to read its predecessor. (The New York Times Book Review) Birds of a Feather succeeds both as a suspenseful mystery and as a picture of a time and place. (The Boston Globe) [If you] were a fan of the 1970s BBC program Upstairs, Downstairs, you’ll love Winspear’s Birds of a Feather.” The Denver Post)
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
823/.92
Grade To
UP
Synopsis
Jacqueline Winspear s marvelous and inspired debut, Maisie Dobbs , won her fans from coast to coast and raised her intuitive, intelligent, and resourceful heroine to the ranks of literature s favorite sleuths. Birds of a Feather finds Maisie Dobbs on another dangerously intriguing adventure in London "between the wars." It is the spring of 1930, and Maisie has been hired to find a runaway heiress. But what seems a simple case at the outset soon becomes increasingly complicated when three of the heiress s old friends are found dead. Is there a connection between the woman s mysterious disappearance and the murders? Who would want to kill three seemingly respectable young women? As Maisie investigates, she discovers that the answers lie in the unforgettable agony of the Great War.", Jacqueline Winspear's marvelous and inspired debut, Maisie Dobbs , won her fans from coast to coast and raised her intuitive, intelligent, and resourceful heroine to the ranks of literature's favorite sleuths. Birds of a Feather finds Maisie Dobbs on another dangerously intriguing adventure in London "between the wars." It is the spring of 1930, and Maisie has been hired to find a runaway heiress. But what seems a simple case at the outset soon becomes increasingly complicated when three of the heiress's old friends are found dead. Is there a connection between the woman's mysterious disappearance and the murders? Who would want to kill three seemingly respectable young women? As Maisie investigates, she discovers that the answers lie in the unforgettable agony of the Great War.

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    • Top favourable review

      Good Book

      2nd in the MAISIE DOBBS series, and partway thru, and liking the writing and the principles of the lead character. Will look forward to next book.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: your_online_bookstore

    • A Wonderfully Enchanting Mystery

      This volume opens with Maisie Dobbs being hired to find a young woman who has vanished. Her father is a wealthy owner of successful grocery chain in London and the surrounding areas and wants no hint of scandal to erupt. Therefore, he enlists Miss Dobbs to find his daughter before anyone else realizes she’s gone. At this same time, three similar murders have occurred in the London area and all three women murdered were close friends of Charlotte Waite, the young woman Miss Dobbs is searching for. As the case unravels, Maisie is unsure of whether she is looking for a young woman in need of protection, or a murderess. Along the way, she begins to apply lessons learned on the job to her own rocky personal relationships and helps out a few friends. All and all a very good book and an ...

    • Great Series

      I recently discovered the Maisie Dobbs series. What a treat! I plan to read them all. In fact, I have already ordered 2 more books. If you like Hester Monk or Duchess Georgie, you will love Maisie.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

    • Very good read.

      Part of a series with compelling characters, and an interesting historical setting. Recreates a time of historical societal changes.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

    • Great Maise Adventure!

      Great book if you are following Maise Dobbs! Very intriguing!

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale