Pardonable Lies

A Maisie Dobbs Novel

De: Jacqueline Winspear

Narrado por: Orlagh Cassidy

In Pardonable Lies, the third novel of this bestselling series from Jacqueline Winspear, London investigator Maisie Dobbs faces grave danger as she returns to the site of her most painful WWI memories to resolve the mystery of a pilot's death.

A deathbed plea from his wife leads Sir Cecil Lawton to seek the aid of Maisie Dobbs, psychologist and investigator. As Maisie soon learns, Agnes Lawton never accepted that her aviator son was killed in the Great War, a torment that led her not only to the edge of madness but to the doors of those who practice the dark arts and commune with the spirit world. In accepting the assignment, Maisie finds her spiritual strength tested, as well as her regard for her mentor, Maurice Blanche. The mission also brings her together once again with her college friend Priscilla Evernden, who served in France and who lost three brothers to the war—one of whom, it turns out, had an intriguing connection to the missing Ralph Lawton.

Following on the heels of Winspear's triumphant Birds of a Feather, Pardonable Lies is another compelling installment in the chronicles of Maisie Dobbs, "a heroine to cherish" (Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review).

Includes a bonus interview with the author.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Startlingly original...A deft debut novel...Be prepared to be astonished at the sensitivity and wisdom with which Maisie resolves her first professional assignment.” —The New York Times on Maisie Dobbs

Excellent Series

Maisie Dobbs is a unique heroine. Her mysteries are not as much mysteries as puzzles of human nature. I thoroughly enjoy them and each time I am transported back to the era "between the wars." Winspear does a wonderful job of portraying England and the people during this time, and the reader is reminded of the enormous impact that The Great War had on all of the people of the time.

Not the least of those impacted were women of all walks of life and from all classes. Maisie is one of those people with a fascinating background and an intriguing career as a "psychologist/investigator."

The narrator seemed perfect to tell Maisie's story. I look forward to hearing more.

Another engaging story from Winspear

If you could sum up Pardonable Lies in three words, what would they be?

Didn't want it to end.

What other book might you compare Pardonable Lies to and why?

Other Maise Dobbs stories. She just grows wiser in each book.

Which character – as performed by Orlaugh Cassidy – was your favorite?

Maise Dobbs of course

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

White lies

New Reader

I have just discovered this wonderful series! It is a must read for so many reason! Try it today!

Maisie and Untruth

I have come to like Maisie Dobbs and her humanness. I like the process the author takes Maisie through as she deals with the horrible outcomes of war, as well as her clients. She helps us understand that life is not always black or white. Sometimes it's grey. I like the suspense, the dabble into psychology, and that there isn't a bedroom scene around every corner.

kept me guessing to the end.

one of the most engaging books I've listened to! so glad I found this series.