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Amid England’s economic downturn, Maisie Dobbs accepts what seems a straightforward land‑purchase inquiry from an old friend. The case leads her into a Kentish village bustling with hop picking, where she discovers that the pastoral setting masks a series of mysterious fires and petty crimes. The villagers harbour deep prejudice against outsiders and remain haunted by memories of a wartime Zeppelin raid. As Maisie digs deeper, she confronts the village’s secrets and must use her sharp investigative skills to untangle a complex web of motives and justice.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Jacqueline Winspear
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