A Lesson in Secrets: Sleuth Maisie faces subterfuge and the legacy of the Great War (Maisie Dobbs, #8)

by Jacqueline Winspear

In the summer of 1932, Maisie Dobbs's career takes an exciting new turn when she accepts an undercover assignment directed by Scotland Yard's Special Branch and the Secret Service. Posing as a junior lecturer, she is sent to a private college in Cambridge to monitor any activities, "not in the interests of His Majesty's Government."

• ISBN10: 0749040041
• ISBN13: 9780749040048
• Publish Date: 27 August 2012 (first published 22 March 2011)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Allison & Busby
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 416
• Language: English

Reviews

[wyvernfriend]

Maisie gets caught up in Secret Service stuff investigating a college in Cambridge and at the same time trying to work out what happened with Sandra, a girl she knew from service. Her work as a detective has become complicated by her mission and she's trying to do the best for herself and for others.

Maisie tries hard to please everyone, not sure that she's pleasing herself as often as she should. Her relationship with James Compton is also interesting to see and her doubts and worries are out there.

I like this series, there are times when I want it to move faster but it's the Downton Abbey of Cosies.