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The White Lady
A captivating stand-alone mystery from the author of the bestselling Maisie Dobbs series
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A captivating stand-alone mystery from the author of the bestselling Maisie Dobbs series.
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1947. Elinor White, known locally as the White Lady, is living a solitary, quiet life in a grace-and-favour cottage in the Kent countryside. Unbeknownst to her neighbours, she is the veteran of two world wars, a trained killer and former intelligence agent.
Yet Elinor's private and seemingly tranquil existence conceals a past trauma that comes to the fore when she is drawn into the predicament of a local man entangled with one of the most dangerous crime families in London. A treacherous path lies ahead, but it may be one that ultimately leads Elinor to a future unshackled from her own painful history.
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The White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear is generally well-received for its engaging plot and rich historical setting, with particular praise given to the strong, resilient protagonist. Readers appreciate the intricate blend of mystery and character development, though some note pacing as a minor issue. Fans of historical fiction and crime thrillers find it a compelling read.
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ISBN: 9780749029234
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Allison & Busby
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Jacqueline Winspear is the author of the New York Times bestsellers A Sunlit Weapon, The Consequences of Fear, The American Agent, To Die but Once and In This Grave Hour, as well as twelve other bestselling novels in the award-winning Maisie Dobbs' series. Her WW 1 novel, The Care and Management of Lies, was a Dayton Literary Peace Prize finalist. Jacqueline has also published two non-fiction books, What Would Maisie Do? and an Edgar-nominated memoir, This Time Next Year We'll Be Laughing. Originally from the United Kingdom, Winspear now divides her time between California and the Pacific Northwest.
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