Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear

Author: Jacqueline Winspear

Genre:  Mystery, Historical Fiction

Synopsis:

In the third novel of this bestselling series, London investigator Maisie Dobbs faces grave danger as she returns to the site of her most painful WWI memories to resolve the mystery of a pilot's death.

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 war — one of whom, it turns out, had an intriguing connection to the missing Ralph Lawton.

Format: Paperback, 359 Pages

Series: Maisie Dobbs (#3)

Awards: Macavity Award for Sue Feder Historical Mystery (2006), Agatha Award Nominee for Best Novel (2005), Bruce Alexander Memorial Historical Mystery Award Nominee (2006)

Goodreads Rating: 4.09

*This book is pre-loved, but has been carefully looked through to ensure it is not missing any pages and is in good condition. All visible flaws have been documented in the product photos.