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Elegy for Eddie / Leaving Everything Most Loved
This eBook bundle includes books 9 & 10 in Jacqueline Winspear's New York Times bestselling Maisie Dobbs Elegy for Eddie and Leaving Everything Most Loved.
591 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2014
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About the author
Jacqueline Winspear
61 books8,358 followersJacqueline Winspear was born and raised in the county of Kent, England. Following higher education at the University of London’s Institute of Education, Jacqueline worked in academic publishing, in higher education and in marketing communications in the UK.
She emigrated to the United States in 1990, and while working in business and as a personal / professional coach, Jacqueline embarked upon a life-long dream to be a writer.
A regular contributor to journals covering international education, Jacqueline has published articles in women's magazines and has also recorded her essays for KQED radio in San Francisco. She currently divides her time between Ojai and the San Francisco Bay Area and is a regular visitor to the United Kingdom and Europe.
Jacqueline is the author of the New York Times bestsellers A Lesson in Secrets, The Mapping of Love and Death, Among the Mad, and An Incomplete Revenge, and other nationally bestselling Maisie Dobbs novels. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Agatha, Alex,
and Macavity awards for the first book in the series, Maisie Dobbs, which was also nominated for the Edgar Award for best novel and was a New York Times
Notable Book.
Series:
* Maisie Dobbs
http://us.macmillan.com/author/jacque...
She emigrated to the United States in 1990, and while working in business and as a personal / professional coach, Jacqueline embarked upon a life-long dream to be a writer.
A regular contributor to journals covering international education, Jacqueline has published articles in women's magazines and has also recorded her essays for KQED radio in San Francisco. She currently divides her time between Ojai and the San Francisco Bay Area and is a regular visitor to the United Kingdom and Europe.
Jacqueline is the author of the New York Times bestsellers A Lesson in Secrets, The Mapping of Love and Death, Among the Mad, and An Incomplete Revenge, and other nationally bestselling Maisie Dobbs novels. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Agatha, Alex,
and Macavity awards for the first book in the series, Maisie Dobbs, which was also nominated for the Edgar Award for best novel and was a New York Times
Notable Book.
Series:
* Maisie Dobbs
http://us.macmillan.com/author/jacque...
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December 14, 2016
Descriptive Skills
The sparse clipped sentences seen frequently in mystery stories are not seen in these books. Instead the descriptive skills of this author pulls you in and sets you down in post WWII London. She takes you into young female protagonist inner soul as she uses her intellect and mystic skills to solve murders. But, she soon questions who she is and decides to take a long journey by herself to discover which face of her soul is true to herself.
The sparse clipped sentences seen frequently in mystery stories are not seen in these books. Instead the descriptive skills of this author pulls you in and sets you down in post WWII London. She takes you into young female protagonist inner soul as she uses her intellect and mystic skills to solve murders. But, she soon questions who she is and decides to take a long journey by herself to discover which face of her soul is true to herself.
July 4, 2021
For me. this is the best of the Maisie Dobbs séries. It is a poignant, expressive and a heartfelt read. The mood Winspear creates seems real for WWI, plus there are many books about WWII and few about the first World War. Excellent.
June 30, 2018
A colorful life
Both books in this bundle were among my favorites. Not least, because I was travelling to the U. K. while reading both, and saw the areas of London and the countryside mentioned. I was saddened by Eddie, who was like a dear man I grow up with, a beautiful, sporty young man who almost lost his life in an accident, and was thereafter damaged and left out of many activities.
The brilliant Indian woman, Usha, was also a revelation, a woman assured of her place in the universe and unafraid to touch people, whether well or unwell.
All of the characters in Maisie's life have come full circle and now she must make the decision to travel abroad in an effort to amass the wisdom of her mentor, Maurice. Godspeed, Maisie, Godspeed.
Both books in this bundle were among my favorites. Not least, because I was travelling to the U. K. while reading both, and saw the areas of London and the countryside mentioned. I was saddened by Eddie, who was like a dear man I grow up with, a beautiful, sporty young man who almost lost his life in an accident, and was thereafter damaged and left out of many activities.
The brilliant Indian woman, Usha, was also a revelation, a woman assured of her place in the universe and unafraid to touch people, whether well or unwell.
All of the characters in Maisie's life have come full circle and now she must make the decision to travel abroad in an effort to amass the wisdom of her mentor, Maurice. Godspeed, Maisie, Godspeed.
December 17, 2018
I continue to enjoy the work Maisie Dobbs pursues
Maisie Dobbs is coming into her own. She's grown so much through her last few cases. There were several times I wept with Maisie as she went about solving the crimes in this series. I can hardly wait to share Maisie's next adventure. I hope to get to know my friend even better!
Maisie Dobbs is coming into her own. She's grown so much through her last few cases. There were several times I wept with Maisie as she went about solving the crimes in this series. I can hardly wait to share Maisie's next adventure. I hope to get to know my friend even better!
September 18, 2024
Another good story from Ms Winspear! Eddie was good with horses. Better than good. Was it because he was born in a stable? When he is found dead due to an accident, his older chums ask Maisie for help. They think he was murdered. Who would want him dead? He was a dear, gentle soul. Not the type to have been in any trouble. Now you have to read the book.
February 6, 2017
Elegy for Eddie was better than Leaving Everything Most Loved. Leaving Everything felt like the end of a series, and tying "everything" into nice little packages. Eddie's Elegy was powerful and suspenseful. It held my attention and kept me reading late into the night.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2018
Wonderful historical series
I love Maisie Dodds. I haven't read the books in order but each story leads me wanting more. She's smart and independent, caring and someone I would love to meet. I recommend them and can't wait to read another.
I love Maisie Dodds. I haven't read the books in order but each story leads me wanting more. She's smart and independent, caring and someone I would love to meet. I recommend them and can't wait to read another.
July 2, 2025
Another Amazing Bundle
True to her style Jacqueline Winspear wrote 2 more interesting mysteries. Leaving Everything Most Loved left me wondering until the end, and it is a recap of her other books.
True to her style Jacqueline Winspear wrote 2 more interesting mysteries. Leaving Everything Most Loved left me wondering until the end, and it is a recap of her other books.
October 3, 2025
superb writing.
Superb writing: Character development, plot, setting, everything is described wonderfully. I believe I know the characters as if they were real. The dialogue is excellent, the pacing keeps one interested. I become immersed in Maisie's world.
Superb writing: Character development, plot, setting, everything is described wonderfully. I believe I know the characters as if they were real. The dialogue is excellent, the pacing keeps one interested. I become immersed in Maisie's world.
December 24, 2019
Excellent book! Thought she really did a good job on this one.
January 31, 2021
We read all her books outloud and enjoyed them all fun books to read outloud.
June 15, 2021
Death of a "horse whisperer" takes Maisie back into her old haunts. That's book #9, Elegy for Eddie.
September 3, 2021
I love Masie and all the characters. I do feel she overthinks her personal relationship and whether it changes her essence. Easy and comfortable reads.
December 14, 2021
Least favorite of the series.
June 20, 2022
Enjoyed all the Maisie books.
March 22, 2023
Enjoy the books.
December 31, 2017
Sticking to What Matters
Though I started with #12, I gave now read 1-10 in order, and must disagree with those fellow readers who wanted more detail in Maisie's experiences in India and tragically in Canada ... what has kept my interest throughout has been the internal Maisie's and I trust Winspear to handle the messy details as they may matter ... perhaps having started with # 12 (Journey to Munich) has supported this confidence
Though I started with #12, I gave now read 1-10 in order, and must disagree with those fellow readers who wanted more detail in Maisie's experiences in India and tragically in Canada ... what has kept my interest throughout has been the internal Maisie's and I trust Winspear to handle the messy details as they may matter ... perhaps having started with # 12 (Journey to Munich) has supported this confidence
April 9, 2017
Bedtime story
May 14, 2016
Rich characters and plot
As I'm reading this series, something I only discovered this year, I am continually touched by the depth of understanding Winspear demonstrates of this generation. These books shed bright light on the pain of anyone touched by war. I know it is fiction, but so well done, so deep are the insights into this lost generation, that she acts as healer and author at once.
Maisie and her friends struggle and cope and thrive as much as they can with their scars and wounds. There is bravery required long after the battle is over. Life's battle has only begun and Maisie takes steps forward and back, as needed, to survive the journey. With her upcoming travels, may she begin to thrive.
As I'm reading this series, something I only discovered this year, I am continually touched by the depth of understanding Winspear demonstrates of this generation. These books shed bright light on the pain of anyone touched by war. I know it is fiction, but so well done, so deep are the insights into this lost generation, that she acts as healer and author at once.
Maisie and her friends struggle and cope and thrive as much as they can with their scars and wounds. There is bravery required long after the battle is over. Life's battle has only begun and Maisie takes steps forward and back, as needed, to survive the journey. With her upcoming travels, may she begin to thrive.
December 17, 2014
Another great set of books by Jacqueline Winspear. In Elegy for Eddie, Maisie is called upon by some friends of her father to look into the death of a young man that they all knew. Her search brings her in contact with a powerful man who is working to prepare England for WWII. In the second book, Maisie pursues the death of an Indian woman who has been living in England for several years. After coming up against the man in Elegy for Eddie, who is trying to save England at any cost, Maisie starts to question where she is in her own life. It left me quite anxious to read the next book. Unfortunately, it has yet to be published.
April 23, 2015
What can I say? I love Maisie Dobbs! I have read all ten of these books and I plan on reading the 11th which has just come out. These books are a breath of fresh air and delightful. Maisie is complicated and the books are rich with her life, her loves and her adventures. With each book Winspear adds to Maisie's development. Maisie is forced to make tough decisions and she is not perfect, perhaps that is why these books are such fun to read, we all have a little Maisie Dobbs in us.
May 14, 2015
I really enjoy the mystery, the history and the human insight.
November 5, 2015
Very good novel about Maisie after World 1 involving young girls coming from India and working as house cleaners, etc
January 31, 2016
Continuing characters
I get so wrapped up in the lives of these characters. They seem so real and vulnerable. I keep wondering what will happen next.
I get so wrapped up in the lives of these characters. They seem so real and vulnerable. I keep wondering what will happen next.
April 9, 2016
Pretty good little mystery based on an actual event related by the author by her father. Other historical references made it more interesting and believable.
November 18, 2016
I love these books
July 27, 2016
loved it.
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