To Die But Once by Jacqueline Winspear

336 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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To Die But Once by Jacqueline Winspear is ideal for readers who enjoy intricately woven historical mysteries that explore the personal and societal upheavals of wartime, blending emotional depth with a meticulous unraveling of secrets.

Description

During the months following Britain’s declaration of war on Germany, Maisie Dobbs investigates the disappearance of a young apprentice working on a hush-hush government contract. As news of the plight of thousands of soldiers stranded on the beach...

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Community Reviews

4.07
based on 1,493 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 89%

emotional: 60%

adventurous: 50%

informative: 31%

reflective: 31%

tense: 29%

sad: 25%

dark: 18%

challenging: 10%

inspiring: 8%

hopeful: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
76% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
68% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

57% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

29% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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