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Pardonable Lies,Used
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Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone. Alexander McCall Smith's Precious Ramotswe. Every once in a while, a detective bursts on the scene who captures readers heartsand imaginationsand doesn't let go. And so it was with Jacqueline Winspears Maisie Dobbs, who made her debut just two years ago in the eponymously titled first book of the series, and is already on her way to becoming a household name. 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 warone of whom, it turns out, had an intriguing connection to the missing Ralph Lawton.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'Pardonable Lies'? A: 'Pardonable Lies' is categorized as a mystery novel, specifically within the 'Women Sleuths' genre.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pardonable Lies'? A: The book is written by Jacqueline Winspear.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Pardonable Lies' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Pardonable Lies' have? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Pardonable Lies' have? A: 'Pardonable Lies' is published in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Pardonable Lies' published? A: 'Pardonable Lies' was published on January 1, 2006.
- Q: Is there any special edition for 'Pardonable Lies'? A: There is no special edition mentioned for 'Pardonable Lies'.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'Pardonable Lies'? A: The novel explores themes of grief, the impact of war, and the quest for truth.
- Q: Who are some of the notable characters in 'Pardonable Lies'? A: Key characters include Maisie Dobbs, Sir Cecil Lawton, and Agnes Lawton.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the plot of 'Pardonable Lies'? A: In 'Pardonable Lies', psychologist and investigator Maisie Dobbs is hired by Sir Cecil Lawton to uncover the truth behind his wife’s deathbed plea regarding their aviator son, leading her into a world of spiritualism and personal connections.