Elegy for Eddie

A Maisie Dobbs Novel, Book 9

By: Jacqueline Winspear

Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy

Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

Maisie Dobbs: psychologist, investigator, and "one of the great fictional heroines, equal parts haunted and haunting" (Parade) returns in a chilling adventure, the latest chapter in Jacqueline Winspear's best-selling series.

Early April 1933: To the costermongers of Covent Garden - sellers of fruit and vegetables on the streets of London - Eddie Pettit was a gentle soul with a near-magical gift for working with horses. When Eddie is killed in a violent accident, the grieving costers are deeply skeptical about the cause of his death. Who would want to kill Eddie - and why?

Maisie Dobbs' father, Frankie, had been a costermonger, so she had known the men since childhood. She remembers Eddie fondly and is determined to offer her help. But it soon becomes clear that powerful political and financial forces are equally determined to prevent her from learning the truth behind Eddie's death. Plunging into the investigation, Maisie begins her search for answers on the working-class streets of Lambeth where Eddie had lived and where she had grown up.

The inquiry quickly leads her to a callous press baron; a has-been politician named Winston Churchill, lingering in the hinterlands of power; and, most surprisingly, to Douglas Partridge, the husband of her dearest friend, Priscilla. As Maisie uncovers lies and manipulation on a national scale, she must decide whether to risk it all to see justice done.

The story of a London affected by the march to another war years before the first shot is fired and of an innocent victim caught in the crossfire, Elegy for Eddie is Jacqueline Winspear's most poignant and powerful novel yet.

©2012 Jacqueline Winspear (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

Another great Maisie Dobbs book!

I very much enjoyed this newest addition to the outstanding Maisie Dobbs series. While the "mystery" part of the story is always entertaining it is the characters that keep the reader returning to this series. And, as always, Orlagh Cassidy's narration adds much to the listening experience!

Confusing ending

Loved everything about this period novel. But the ending was left me hanging as I wasn't quite sure who killed who. Love the narrator.

Good, not great.

i love all of these Maisie books, but this one wasn't as compelling as the others. just something missing.

I love historical fiction

The novel gives a glimpse of the poor and the powerful in England in 1933 as Hitler gained dominance in Germany, an event that forms the backdrop to the story.

Once again another great story

Love Maisie Dobbs, once again I’m enthralled by Jacqueline Winspear, her writing is amazing and stories are unforgettable!

This historical fiction is happening again right now

What Mr. Audubon saw and was preparing for, I can’t imagine what he would think of the world now! Jacqueline Winspear‘s books are always a joy to read and this particular book set in the times leading up to WWII in history, how it correlates with today and what is happening in the world on a global scale, I wish children were reading this book in school not just adults by choice. I wish everyone would read this book and think.

Another excellent Maisie Dobbs

Maisie Dobbs is a heroine before her time. Her human kindness and sensitivity play an innate role in her investigative style - along with intuition and knowledge of humanity.

The characters that populate the series along with Maisie are as interesting as she is and continue to grow and develop as she does.

The pace is not a race; the story is in the telling. Not for fans of shoot-em-ups. These are stories that require thought and insight. Sort of lovely. Highly recommended.

We're back on track.

This book was much improved from the last in the series. I had been becoming extremely annoyed with Maisie and her high-handed ways and fortunately she received some much needed advice from some close friends.
The plot was complex, but well thought out and well paced and the book just flew by.
The characters are becoming more complex and fleshed out much to my enjoyment and not just the principles mind you, but ALL of them.
As usual, the narration is absolutely stunning, so well done. I can't wait for the next book.

Fictional story with detailed history woven in

I love how the author ties bits and pieces of history into the story line.

Skillfully plotted

wide range of believable and interesting characters. all the details made it easy to feel the story was part of that era.