A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As ususal I come away from this book better for having read it. Knowing about the Spanish revolution is not the same as reading about people embroiled in it. Ms Winspear teaches me more than history, I learn about the emotion and intrigue that was surely present. Of course, it is a joy to follow Maisie's complex emotions too. There may be more lessons here. Coping with grief and sadness for one.

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Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked the first half. A great first half. A pretty good third quarter, then I got sort of bored. I'm glad I read it. Good history, great character development. I really felt for these people. I can't wait for my book club to show me what I missed. They always show convince me that I really liked the book.

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Leaving Everything Most Loved by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very special book because it seems to mark a watershed for several of the characters. I'm excited to see where Maisie goes from here. As usual this is a book with twists and turns and a very interesting ending.

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Elegy for Eddie by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A most enjoyable book. Sheds light on how tyranny can come in many forms, and quietly without a peep until it is too late. Such a simple story but with a multitude of messages. Maisie is about to move out of her world and I am about to learn more about this fascinating period between the wars. Jacqueline Winspear, I think you have a special genius for teaching and entertaining at the same time.

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A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The stories get a little more complex and the characters continue to intrigue me. I feel like I'm taking a history course about Britain between the wars. I'm hooked. Here comes #9.

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