Always a fan of the indomitable Maisie Dobbs. This entry in the series started out fairly strong (mystery stemming from WWI exhumed remains pointing at murder, dear mentor growing terminally ill, hints of romance) and ended up solid but not ideal for this reader. Let's just say that Maisie's new paramour is definitely an unexpected fellow! Still, if you love the dear 1930s detective you must not miss this latest volume. Many fans really cheered the new romance & feel like the series has had new life breathed in -- I would agree with them at least as far as the ending goes, which is only slightly out of left field and promises fabulous new plot lines, action, and intrigue just off stage...