Birds of a Feather
Registered by cloggy of -- Somewhere in London š¤·āāļø , Greater London United Kingdom on 4/6/2006
11 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by cloggy from -- Somewhere in London š¤·āāļø , Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, April 6, 2006
Amazon review:
The extraordinary Maisie Dobbs returns in her second case. London, 1929, Joseph Waite is a man who knows what he wants. With his Havana cigars and Savile Row suits, he is one of Britain's wealthiest men. And the last thing he needs is a scandal. When his eighteen-year-old daughter runs away from home, he is determined to keep the case away from the police and the newspapers. So he turns to a woman renowned for her discretion and investigative powers - the extraordinary Maisie Dobbs. Maisie soon discovers that there are many reasons why Charlotte might have left home. Instinctively Maisie feels that Charlotte is safe. Yet, suddenly, she finds herself confronting a murder scene...With wonderful characters and a page-turning plot, "Birds of a Feather" is a brilliant mystery. Fans of Maisie Dobbs will be delighted to see Maisie's sleuthing abilities back in action, while the emotional heart of her second mystery will appeal to yet more fans.
The extraordinary Maisie Dobbs returns in her second case. London, 1929, Joseph Waite is a man who knows what he wants. With his Havana cigars and Savile Row suits, he is one of Britain's wealthiest men. And the last thing he needs is a scandal. When his eighteen-year-old daughter runs away from home, he is determined to keep the case away from the police and the newspapers. So he turns to a woman renowned for her discretion and investigative powers - the extraordinary Maisie Dobbs. Maisie soon discovers that there are many reasons why Charlotte might have left home. Instinctively Maisie feels that Charlotte is safe. Yet, suddenly, she finds herself confronting a murder scene...With wonderful characters and a page-turning plot, "Birds of a Feather" is a brilliant mystery. Fans of Maisie Dobbs will be delighted to see Maisie's sleuthing abilities back in action, while the emotional heart of her second mystery will appeal to yet more fans.
Recieved from cloggy today - many thanks. This is going to be matched with my copy of the first Maisie Dobbs book and sent out on a ring together when I've read them. This will probably take a few weeks.
Participants in the ring are:
LindyB28
Herrgirl
Mrsdanvers
scotsbookie
Anglersrest
Valer1e
Rillaith
cloggy (last - to read Maisie Dobbs, then return it to me please, retaining your copy of Bird of a Feather)
Participants in the ring are:
LindyB28
Herrgirl
Mrsdanvers
scotsbookie
Anglersrest
Valer1e
Rillaith
cloggy (last - to read Maisie Dobbs, then return it to me please, retaining your copy of Bird of a Feather)
i've finished reading this and loved it to bits. Its a delightful murder mystery with a definite difference as it deal with sometimes quite difficult emotional issues. The setting in the 1920's adds to it all and I'm now looking forward to reading the next Maisie Dobbs story. Setting up the ring now so will soon be off on its travels.
Now on its way to LindyB28
Journal Entry 5 by LindyB28 from Acocks Green, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, May 6, 2006
Arrived today: thank you to both cloggy and dogsapples
This book was hugely gripping from start to finish. It used the character created in Maisie Dobbs to explore some of the murkier moral issues of war and pacifism. I was utterly involved in the story and am extremely pleased to have read it immediately following the first book in the series which I found to be problematic in its structure.
Thanks to Cloggy and Dogsapples for giving me the chance to read this, and I'd love to join a ring for book 3 as and when one appears ;-)
The book will be on its way to Rillaith as soon as I have her address.
Thanks to Cloggy and Dogsapples for giving me the chance to read this, and I'd love to join a ring for book 3 as and when one appears ;-)
The book will be on its way to Rillaith as soon as I have her address.
Journal Entry 7 by herrgirl from Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, May 20, 2006
Arrived this morning, along with the first book, Maisie Dobbs. I'll get on to them both as soon as possible.
Journal Entry 8 by herrgirl from Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 30, 2006
This was so much better than the first one, a good mystery (although I did work it out), and really kept my attention from start to finish. The characterisations are much improved, and the way in which she allows us to feel how everyone is still haunted by the events of the terrible World War is hauntingly done. Vivid descriptions of London, the countryside and Hastings really bring the scenes to life.
Thanks very much, dogsapples, for giving me the opportunity to become acquainted with Maisie, I shall look forward to her further assignments.
I've pm'd mrsdanvers for her address and will send both books off when I have it.
Thanks very much, dogsapples, for giving me the opportunity to become acquainted with Maisie, I shall look forward to her further assignments.
I've pm'd mrsdanvers for her address and will send both books off when I have it.
Arrived at the weekend and joining the pile of rings and rays. Just like buses the last week has seen 4 books arrive.
Jacqueline Winspear clearly has access to a huge amount of research; the detail of 1920s London is very well drawn.
An improvement on the first book this slips in Maisie's back-story gently. An enjoyable quick read which stands out for the depth of description and the interesting use of human psychology.
(I'm afraid I worked out what it was all about pretty quickly, but that didn't spoil the book for me).
An improvement on the first book this slips in Maisie's back-story gently. An enjoyable quick read which stands out for the depth of description and the interesting use of human psychology.
(I'm afraid I worked out what it was all about pretty quickly, but that didn't spoil the book for me).
Journal Entry 11 by MrsDanvers at -- Controlled Release in Ely, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Friday, July 7, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (7/7/2006 UTC) at -- Controlled Release in Ely, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom
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Sorry for the delay. I read the book a few weeks ago , when I was off work, ill. I've been rather busy since then, hence the delay in posting.
Sorry for the delay. I read the book a few weeks ago , when I was off work, ill. I've been rather busy since then, hence the delay in posting.
Arrived safely this morning.
I enjoyed the first book in the series but this was gripping from the first page to the last. It dealt with several important & emotional issues left over from the war. I love the setting of 1920's London & the South East. I'm looking forward to the next in the series which I have on order from Amazon!
Thank you dogsapples & cloggy!
I have AnglersRest's address & both books wil be off on their travels asap.
Thank you dogsapples & cloggy!
I have AnglersRest's address & both books wil be off on their travels asap.
Popped in the post to AnglersRest along with Maisie Dobbs this morning. Enjoy!
Arrived this morning, along with a bar of whole nut (thanks!) and book one of the series. These are now the 4th & 5th ring I have here. Will get them moving again as soon as I can.
Another great read of the life and adventures of Maisie Dobbs. I am really quite sad to have finished both of these books, I can't wait to locate the next in the series.
I have the address for valer1e and they will be in the post on Wednesday 23rd.
Thanks for sharing.
I have the address for valer1e and they will be in the post on Wednesday 23rd.
Thanks for sharing.
Journal Entry 17 by Versavisa from Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Saturday, August 26, 2006
Received in the post this morning. Many thanks and I'm trying to get through all the books I've got lined up. What a chore! :-))
Journal Entry 18 by Versavisa from Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Monday, October 2, 2006
Passing on to rillaith today. Hope you enjoy it!
Journal Entry 19 by Rillaith from Wokingham, Berkshire United Kingdom on Saturday, November 25, 2006
What a wonderful series :)
This book and the first arrived together, hidden in a book box, masquerading as an NSS parcel (which wasnĀ“t!) - so it took me a while to open it! (And apologies for not journalling it at the time.)
I read them both last week, and theyĀ“re wonderful stories, Masie and the other characters are full of life and interest, and I found it hard to put them down.
IĀ“ve lent them both to truemortality while IĀ“m out of the country, and will post them on at the beginning of December when IĀ“m back. Thank you ever so much for sending this book out on a ring!
(IĀ“ve not jurnalled the first at the same time, as I didnĀ“t make a note of the BCID before I left it with TM, foolishly. IĀ“ll journal it before I post it on.)
This book and the first arrived together, hidden in a book box, masquerading as an NSS parcel (which wasnĀ“t!) - so it took me a while to open it! (And apologies for not journalling it at the time.)
I read them both last week, and theyĀ“re wonderful stories, Masie and the other characters are full of life and interest, and I found it hard to put them down.
IĀ“ve lent them both to truemortality while IĀ“m out of the country, and will post them on at the beginning of December when IĀ“m back. Thank you ever so much for sending this book out on a ring!
(IĀ“ve not jurnalled the first at the same time, as I didnĀ“t make a note of the BCID before I left it with TM, foolishly. IĀ“ll journal it before I post it on.)
Journal Entry 20 by truemortality from Hounslow, Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, December 10, 2006
Easily on par with the first book; no sign of sequel syndrome here. Will be keeping an eye out for the later books.
Journal Entry 21 by cloggy from -- Somewhere in London š¤·āāļø , Greater London United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 13, 2006
After its tour, Maisie Dobbs has returned home safely.
Thanks everyone for taking part
Thanks everyone for taking part
Journal Entry 22 by cloggy at Sheen Road - On Parking meter in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London United Kingdom on Friday, February 9, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (2/3/2007 UTC) at Sheen Road - On Parking meter in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London United Kingdom
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Journal Entry 23 by karimaadi from Richmond upon Thames, Greater London United Kingdom on Friday, February 9, 2007
Found the book on a parking meter in Richmond. Benn reading it since, will rate it once I'm done. Thanks
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