"Maisie's latest case will involve her with a young man she knew as a child."
Reviewed by Leanne Davis
Posted May 28, 2012
Mystery Woman Sleuth
Eddie was born in a stable amongst the horses he so dearly
loved. His talent with horses was unparalleled. Eddie
could calm any horse better than anyone. His lack of
understanding of human nature led him to be bullied by
others. Maisie is approached by some costermongers that used to work
with her father when Eddie is killed. They are sure of the
identity of the killer but they want proof. Maisie takes
the job out of loyalty to the men who helped raise her. Maisie will be dragged into an investigation that proves to
be much more than the death of a young man. A journalist
who was using Eddie to gather information is also killed. The clues she discovers will lead her to look closely at the
husband of her best friend. Maisie's relationship with
James is drawing to an end and heartbreak for both of them. Despite the war that was to end all wars, Maisie detects
signs of future conflict and is torn by what she uncovers in
her investigation. Ms. Winspear has written another compelling story which will
take the reader on a journey which will expose dark days
ahead.
SUMMARY
In this latest entry in Jacqueline Winspear’s acclaimed,
bestselling mystery series—“less whodunits than why-dunits,
more P.D. James than Agatha Christie” (USA Today)—Maisie
Dobbs takes on her most personal case yet, a twisting
investigation into the brutal killing of a street peddler
that will take her from the working-class neighborhoods of
her childhood into London’s highest circles of power. Perfect for fans of A Lesson in Secrets, The Mapping of Love
and Death, or other Maisie Dobbs mysteries—and an ideal
place for new readers to enter the series—Elegy for Eddie is
an incomparable work of intrigue and ingenuity, full of
intimate descriptions and beautifully painted scenes from
between the World Wars, from one of the most highly
acclaimed masters of mystery, Jacqueline Winspear.
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