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Elegy for Eddie: A Maisie Dobbs Novel Audiobook
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The New York Times bestseller, now available in paperback—an investigation into the killing of a local man from Maisie’s childhood neighborhood leads the sleuth from her own doorstep to London’s halls of power.
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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"Reluctantly, I just completed this great novel by Ms. Winspear...the 9th in the remarkable Maisie Dobbs series! I can barely wait until March when the 10th is published - Leaving Everything Most Loved. I think we're in for a heartbreaker!"
— Valerie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The involved plot is as good as any in the series, and the resolution is intelligently complex.”
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“Winspear hits just the right notes in her portrayal of Maisie struggling with her newly acquired wealth and the social constraints of her new love.”
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“The plotting covers a canvas of England between the wars, with horses being phased out and Hitler gathering strength, and even a dispirited Winston Churchill doing a cameo. Cassidy makes it a rich riot of voices, vivid, convincing, and delightful.”
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“Newcomers will enjoy the exploration of class-bound Britain between the wars, and fans will relish the continued development of Maisie’s complicated character.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
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Selected for the April 2012 Indie Next List
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A USA Today bestseller
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A 2012 Agatha Award Nominee for Best Historical Novel
Elegy for Eddie Listener Reviews
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Nili leemon, 1/14/2019
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" My actual rating: 3.6. Maisie is growing and developing as this series continues. This story brings Maisie back to her childhood as she looks into the death of Eddie -- the "slow", gentle giant. Her investigation leads her to discover the horrors which are starting to happen in Germany (it is 1933). This crosses over with "In the Garden of Beasts" and made it so much more interesting having just read that. Her relationship with her suitor, James, is iffy and she is considering traveling for awhile -- so, where will all this lead? "
— Dell, 2/18/2014 -
" Jacqueline Winspear had better write for years and years and years to come. Her books are always such a breath of fresh air, and _Elegy for Eddie_ didn't disappoint. "
— stitchnsnitch, 2/8/2014 -
" Jacqueline Winspear knows how to pull at my heart strings and definitely make me ponder. She continues to impress, and I will be happy when the next book appears! "
— Rachel, 2/1/2014 -
" oh, I love Maisie Dobbs. It's the mystery version of Downton Abbey, but better. "
— Nancy, 2/1/2014 -
" One of the best in the series "
— Mike, 1/22/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this latest Maisie Dobbs book. Winspear as always does a wonderful job of creating sympathetic characters and captures the feel of the time and place, which is pre- World War II London. "
— Jo, 1/15/2014 -
" This was a very good read. Win spear is always good. "
— Virginia, 1/11/2014 -
" 3.5 The latest in my favorite beach read series... "
— Linda, 1/8/2014 -
" Another good book by Winspear that makes me want to see how Maisie's character evolves. "
— Jill, 1/8/2014 -
" This series is getting old. I enjoyed the first few books but feel that the series and the character have lost their ways. "
— Anna, 1/6/2014 -
" Another fabulous book in the Maisie Dobbs series! :-) "
— Dara, 1/5/2014 -
" Another great outing in the Maise Dobbs series. Jacqueline Winspear writes such a great story. You defintely connect with her characters. I enjoy each and every book as it comes out. Like visiting old friends. Already itching for the next one!! "
— Dee, 12/2/2013 -
" Another nice book in the Maisie Dobbs series. The mystery was less central than the issues confronting the main character and the looming threat of WWII. "
— Jennifer, 11/17/2013 -
" One of the best Maisie Dobbs' novels yet! "
— Stephanie, 11/14/2013 -
" This book seemed to be a transition book. I wonder if Winspear doesn't know where to go with Maisie in the future. It seemed to be setting up for major change, but maybe not. I wasn't very happy with the resolution/punishment (or lack thereof) of the perpetrator. "
— Laura, 11/12/2013 -
" Excellent as always, now I have to wait until the next one is published.... :-( "
— Peggy, 11/9/2013 -
" Another book in the series of Maisie Dobbs and the period in England between the two world wars. Winspear spends much of the book developing Maisie's character. It is interesting to watch the chamge occurring as modern omventions began taking over jobs once done by humans animals. "
— Kristen, 10/12/2013 -
" Maisie is killing me! Will she ever find love and be happy with it? I can't figure out what she is looking for in a man! "
— Leslie, 7/27/2013 -
" I have liked all of the Maisie Dobbs novels. This one leaves more questions about what is to come than some of the earlier books. "
— Lynne, 7/18/2013 -
" Really good story--nuanced and surprising twists to the plot. There is some uncomfortable personal growth for Maisie and changes to her relationship with James. The clouds of upcoming WWII are growing. "
— Kel, 3/14/2013 -
" This is one of the more intriguing Maisie Dobbs mysteries. I continue to enjoy this series. "
— Susie, 1/30/2013 -
" The characters tugged at my heart "
— Kate, 1/24/2013 -
" Still well written - not exactly a happy ending (I like those..but not really realsitic). Still good, though. "
— Elsie, 12/5/2012 -
" I love this series by Jacqueline Winspear, but this one was less than convincing for me. Overall I was disappointed in this book, though I did catch glimpses of the old Maisie as I read. I'm hoping for another one by her because I certainly have grown fond of Maisie. "
— Sue, 11/28/2012 -
" Pity they couldn't find a native reader for the books. The reader's grasp of dialect is woeful. "
— Claire, 8/8/2012 -
" Good, as expected. I have to wait for the next one to be released! "
— Veronica, 6/1/2012 -
" Not what I usually read and I definitely forced myself to finish it. "
— Darlene, 5/26/2012
About Jacqueline Winspear
Jacqueline Winspear is the author of several New York Times bestsellers in her historical fiction series featuring Maisie Dobbs. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Agatha, Alex, and Macavity awards. She was born and raised in the county of Kent in England. Her grandfather had been severely wounded and shell-shocked in World War I, and learning his story sparked her deep interest in the “war to end all wars” and its aftereffects, which would later form the background of her novels. She studied at the University of London’s Institute of Education and later worked in academic publishing, in higher education and in marketing communications in the United Kingdom before emigrating to the United States.
About Orlagh Cassidy
Orlagh Cassidy, an American actress of stage, television, and film, is an audiobook narrator who has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, as well as many AudioFile Earphones Awards. She is a graduate of SUNY at Purchase and a recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation Scholarship. She has been seen on and off Broadway and in films, including Definitely Maybe and Calling It Quits. Her television credits include roles in Law & Order and Sex and the City and as Doris Wolfe on Guiding Light.