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A Sunlit Weapon by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m so sad to say I have finished the series. I read and listened so quickly that I forgot to review the books in between.
Each book has a unique story, and each pulls the reader into the life of the story. One feels they are there, immersed in the time and place with all the triumphs and terrors of the time of war.
This story highlighted the lives of female flyers. And the aftermath of bombing attacks. And murder.
I was fortunate to borrow these audiobooks from Libby.
Jacqueline Winspear’s writing and research are amazing. Orlagh Cassidy’s narration made me see the world from the characters’ eyes.
Thank you, Kay, for recommending this series.
My Grape Escape by Laura Bradbury
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love this series so much! It is the only series I am reading without text-to-speech or narration. On my old phone, on the Kindle app. Each book is just the right size for me, and by being Kindle, I can adjust the font and background. And when French words appear that I don’t know, I can highlight them, and the app will translate them for me.
This book was enjoyable to read as Laura and her husband, Franck, fix up an old home in hopes of making it a profitable vacation getaway. Somehow, my review is falling short. But this book is anything but. I always feel that I am not only traveling to France, but also learning a bit of history and enjoying French vocabulary.
Each of these books is enjoyable and personable. I’ve already moved on to the next book. I think I’ll try to read these again, but I’ll also look for the audiobooks. I want the sound of the French to help my education.
Why is one leg not called a pant when two legs make pants?
How is it that a penthouse is huge, but there is no room for pent-up emotions?
Why did Pa call Laura Half-pint when she could have been Quarter-quart?
Just don’t get me started on pont. Is it a ferry, bridge, or point? I guess I punt that out of the park.
Things that make me want to pent it all up until I pant it out until… okay, I give up!
Just following my passions. Book reviews coming soon.
The Consequences of Fear by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I hate when my reading gets so far ahead of my reviewing. Luckily, reading the blurb helped refresh my memory of what happened in this book. This book grabbed me right away with the young man witnessing a murder and how it left him confused.
Despite the Second World War increasing in intensity, local murders not only didn’t go down but escalated. Sometimes it is war-related, perhaps even from a previous war, leaving behind lingering bad feelings. So Maisie’s job is cut out for her.
Once again, Jacqueline Winspear’s writing and research are impeccable. And Orlagh Cassidy’s narration is so entertaining.
Thanks to Libby for loaning me the audiobook. And thanks to my friend, Kay, for recommending this series. I’m nearly finished. I’ll be so sad when it comes to an end.
Trooper Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday .
A whole week of interesting quotes and ideas, but on Wednesday I’m left wordless and idealess.
To Die But Once by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Somehow, I have gotten so far ahead in reading and so behind in reviewing that I have forgotten the whole of this story. But all the books in this series are so intriguing that I couldn’t stop. So check out the blurb on GoodReads or Amazon and follow Maisie Dobbs’ story from beginning to end.
Jacqueline Winspear researches the history, style, and places her characters inhabit so you feel you are there, then. Orlagh Cassidy narrates with authentic accents for each character.
Once again, I thank Libby for having these books and audiobooks to borrow. And I thank my friend, Kay, for recommending Maisie Dobbs to me.
The American Agent by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This series just gets better and better. Now Americans are more involved in the war, and thereby, Maisie is working with a couple of Americans to solve her multiple mysteries.
Once again, Jacqueline Winspear’s writing, paired with Orlagh Cassidy’s narration, makes for an excellent reading and listening experience.
Thank you, Libby, for having the series available to borrow. And thanks to my friend, Kay, for recommending these wonderful reads!
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