Elegy for Eddie: A Maisie Dobbs Novel Audiobook, by Jacqueline Winspear Play Audiobook Sample

Elegy for Eddie: A Maisie Dobbs Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Orlagh Cassidy Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Maisie Dobbs Novels Release Date: March 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062187536

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

19

Longest Chapter Length:

43:21 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

37 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

32:07 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

22

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Publisher Description

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)

Quotes

  • “The involved plot is as good as any in the series, and the resolution is intelligently complex.” 

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “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.”  

    — Library Journal
  • “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.” 

    — AudioFile
  • “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

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • Selected for the April 2012 Indie Next List
  • A USA Today bestseller
  • A 2012 Agatha Award Nominee for Best Historical Novel

Elegy for Eddie Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.78571428571429 out of 53.78571428571429 out of 53.78571428571429 out of 53.78571428571429 out of 53.78571428571429 out of 5 (3.79)
5 Stars: 7
4 Stars: 12
3 Stars: 6
2 Stars: 2
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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Story: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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4 Stars: 1
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Nili leemon, 1/14/2019
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " oh, I love Maisie Dobbs. It's the mystery version of Downton Abbey, but better. "

    — Nancy, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the best in the series "

    — Mike, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a very good read. Win spear is always good. "

    — Virginia, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3.5 The latest in my favorite beach read series... "

    — Linda, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good book by Winspear that makes me want to see how Maisie's character evolves. "

    — Jill, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another fabulous book in the Maisie Dobbs series! :-) "

    — Dara, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best Maisie Dobbs' novels yet! "

    — Stephanie, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent as always, now I have to wait until the next one is published.... :-( "

    — Peggy, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of the more intriguing Maisie Dobbs mysteries. I continue to enjoy this series. "

    — Susie, 1/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The characters tugged at my heart "

    — Kate, 1/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Still well written - not exactly a happy ending (I like those..but not really realsitic). Still good, though. "

    — Elsie, 12/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Pity they couldn't find a native reader for the books. The reader's grasp of dialect is woeful. "

    — Claire, 8/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good, as expected. I have to wait for the next one to be released! "

    — Veronica, 6/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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.