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To Die But Once Paperback – January 1, 2018

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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 beaches of France is gradually revealed to the general public, and the threat of invasion rises, another young man beloved by Maisie makes a terrible decision that will change his life forever.

Maisie’s investigation leads her from the countryside of rural Hampshire to the web of wartime opportunism exploited by one of the London underworld’s most powerful men, in a case that serves as a reminder of the inextricable link between money and war. Yet when a final confrontation approaches, she must acknowledge the potential cost to her future—and the risk of destroying a dream she wants very much to become reality.
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    Maisie Dobbs
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  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    ALLISON & BUSBY
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2018
  6. Dimensions
    7.76 x 1.06 x 5.08 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0749022345
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0749022341
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ALLISON & BUSBY (January 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0749022345
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0749022341
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.76 x 1.06 x 5.08 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 6,664 ratings

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Jacqueline Winspear is the author of eighteen novels in the award-winning, New York Times, National and International bestselling series featuring psychologist-investigator Maisie Dobbs. In addition, Jacqueline’s 2023 non-series novel, The White Lady was a New York Times and National bestseller, and her 2014 WW1 novel, The Care and Management of Lies, was again a New York Times and National bestseller, as well as a Dayton Literary Peace Prize finalist. Jacqueline has also published two non-fiction books, What Would Maisie Do? and an Edgar-nominated memoir, This Time Next Year We’ll Be Laughing. Jacqueline’s work encompasses essays and journalism covering a wide range of subjects, from women working in wildfire management to articles on international education and social history.

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Diana H. Maine
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Title - Excellent Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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To Die But Once is written by Jacqueline Winspear.
The title is Book #14 of the Maisie Dobbs series.

“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 beaches of France is
gradually reveled to the general public and the threat of invasion rises, another young
man beloved by Maisie makes a terrible decision that will change his life forever.”

This is such a unique series.
A mystery. A detective story. Unforgettable characters. Thoughtful. Historical. Cultural.
Tragic at times. Full of love, respect & friendship. Ethical.
I recommend reading the series in order of publication. Brilliant - every one. *****
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Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars complex
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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Maisie Dobbs stories have complex plots and well developed characters. Side characters are often very interesting and may be important to future books. The found family is lovely.
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Marcia B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Book arrived on time and in good condition.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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the book arrived on time and in good condition.
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Desert Mambo
5.0 out of 5 stars A new Maisie Dobbs fan!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018
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I'm late to reading Winspear's work. I discovered Maisie Dobbs in Jan, and started with a book mid-series, read it, and was hooked. Then I got all the books I hadn't read yet and read them all so I was ready for this one. I'm in love with this series, and my thinking on 5-stars reviews is like this: I only give them to either books that I find of great literary importance (which are also to my taste) like Toni Morrison's work, or the work of Jeannette Winterson. But I also give 5 star reviews to books that I simply love by authors that I have an automatic "buy" for when they have a new book come out. Jaqueline Winspear is now on my mystery list (as is Phil Rickman and Barbara Hambly).

These books are a rarity in my mind--really well told mysteries that also include phenomenal writing, excellent character development, and in this case, also excellent historical detail (which I why I also love Barbara Hambly's Benjamin January series). I've always been fascinated by this time period as well, and Winspear captures this so well. I've learned a lot about the first world war from reading these series, and the times in between the war as well. Very often, reading one of the Maisie Dobbs books gets me interested enough to do research on things I didn't know much about (Dunkirk, etc) and this was no different. Characters are well-developed and I feel as if Maisie and her friends and family are old friends.

Simply put, this is one of the best series of mysteries, particular historical mysteries, that I've ever read. (And I was worried when I started this book that perhaps I was coming in on the end of a series, but I'm happy to report that doesn't seem to be the case!)
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Lin F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Always the best!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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Winspear always captures the essence of every scene and describes all the sequence of events with great realism. Always a complicated plot ingeniously solved. Maisie’s genuine sensitivity to the humanity of her characters is wonderful.
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devin farrelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Another outstanding Maisie Dobbs novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
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I’ve read all of Jaqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs novels, and they’re consistently excellent. I always love time spent with all the characters, the locales, and within the time frame. I’ve learned so much about the time between the world wars in England, and come to love Maisie Dobbs. She is a unique woman character who is intelligent, caring, and reserved but loving. I only wish the Maisie Dobbs books would be made into a BritBox series. So cuddle up with a fire and a cup of tea, and prepare to immerse yourself in very intelligent and interesting mysteries.
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Karlius
4.0 out of 5 stars Maisie keeping on
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018
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This book makes me look forward to another although it this were the last of would serve as a good finale. By the of To Die but Once, Maisie has reached an appreciable maturity, gotten over the debilitation of her past traumas, achieved her own status in her world. What's left? Dad, Julian and Rowen, others dying, torture over Anna ... Perhaps this is a good end (though I would not be surprised to find another is already on its way). As always, Winspear's diction and syntax are perfect prose!
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cj
5.0 out of 5 stars a most enjoyable series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2022
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I have now purchased all the currently published books and audiobook and am finding great pleasure in this author’s work. So refreshing to read a series that hasn’t been plagiarised and gives a sense of what life was like pre and post both World Wars. I’ve learned some really interesting bits of history and am about to commence book 15 with anticipation. I woukd highly recommend these books to anyone who enjoyed Foyles War on tv
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Roland
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good read
Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2018
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I have read all the winspear novels as they follow a group of families from the end of the first war and all the problems that resulted from soldiers coming home with injuries both to body and mind. She weaves the main plots around the interaction of these people and their day to day lives. This novel comes at the heroic withdrawal from Dunkirk and the eminent threat of invasion. I hope that this is not the last novel as she has me wondering about all the families and their future.
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Susan Mouton-Liger
5.0 out of 5 stars The best yet !
Reviewed in France on October 28, 2018
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This book was one of the best in this series so far - continue please .
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piper
5.0 out of 5 stars Maisie Dobbs does it again
Reviewed in Australia on August 3, 2019
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I’ve loved every one of the Maisie Dobbs books and have now read the entire series (what will I do now?). Jacqueline Winspear is a fine story teller. She weaves such a gentle and poignant story of life in England during the early war years. Each book brings something different, yet maintains consistency about truth, integrity and respect. I love the strength of Maisie Dobbs and we could all learn something from her.
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Nj’’scorner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel in “Maisie Dobbs” series!
Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2020
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This is one of a series. I have enjoyed all of Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs novels. This one did not disappoint. All of the people I have loaned these novels to have also found the books addictive! Enjoy!
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