Birds of a Feather [L0041]

2015 - PB Excellent condition. The second Maisie Dobbs mystery Jacqueline Winspear's marvelous debut, Maisie Dobbs, won her fans from around the world and raised her intuitive, intelligent, and resourceful heroine to the ranks of literature's favorite sleuths. Birds of a Feather, its follow-up, finds psychologist and private investigator Maisie Dobbs on another dangerously intriguing adventure in London "between the wars." It is the spring of 1930, and Maisie has been hired to find a runaway heiress. But what seems a simple case at the outset soon becomes increasingly complicated when three of the heiress's old friends are found dead. Is there a connection between the woman's mysterious disappearance and the murders? Who would want to kill three seemingly respectable young women? As Maisie investigates, she discovers that the answers lie in the unforgettable agony of the Great War.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I am enamored with this historical cozy mystery series set in 1930's London with a feisty, clever-minded female detective who is both introspective and also keenly insightful. These crimes are intelligent, multi-layered, and not easily deduced. The stories are atmospheric but also reflective, thought-provoking and moving. They are capped with a full cast of likable, unique, charming characters and pure delight to read."; "The main character, Maisie, is a woman of integrity. Savvy, able to be firm. Speaking truth to power. Self-aware while able to focus on the needs and concerns of others. Exacting while willing to adapt and change course. What's not to like?"; "This mystery is about connections: of the past with the present, of a murder with a suicide, of children with parents. It is sometimes scary, sometimes peaceful, and often poignant. This book goes far beyond the more traditional "find the villain" format of many mysteries. I strongly recommend this book--in which you may find out as much about yourself as about detective work."