In This Grave Hour
(Author) Jacqueline WinspearBritain is at war. Returned from a dangerous mission onto enemy soil and having encountered an old enemy and the Führer himself along the way, Maisie Dobbs is fully aware of the gravity of the current situation and how her world ison the cusp of great change. One of those changes can be seen in the floods of refugees that are arriving in Britain, desperate for sanctuary from the approaching storm of war. When Maisie stumbles on the deaths of refugees who may have been more than ordinary people, she is drawn into an investigation that requires all her insight and strength.
Jacqueline Winspear
Jacqueline Winspear is a British-American author known for her Maisie Dobbs series, which follows the adventures of a female detective in post-World War I England. Winspear's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, rich historical detail, and a focus on character development. She has made significant contributions to the historical mystery genre by blending elements of detective fiction with a deep exploration of the human experience in times of war and social change. Her most famous work is the first book in the Maisie Dobbs series, simply titled "Maisie Dobbs," which introduced readers to the intrepid detective and set the stage for a successful and enduring series.