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Mar 25, 2024Ubalstecha rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This mystery thriller is set in the early days of WWII. Maggie Hope was born in Britain but raised in America when her parents were killed. She has returned to the UK to settle her grandmother's estate, but while there, WWII breaks out and…
Feb 08, 2024jlittrell rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This first novel in the series was very good, as well as informative of many difficulties that were endured during this time in history. I especially like the main character, Maggie Hope, and I am looking forward to reading the rest of…
Feb 10, 2023lilypad_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting and enjoyable book, I did not realize it was a mystery which I do not usually read but it was captivating. I love historical fiction and especially WW2, Thumbs up!
Aug 03, 2021jeh106 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Once again, a trusted source recommended an author to me who has now become a new favorite writer. SUSAN ELIA MACNEAL has produced a series of WWII mystery/spy thrillers featuring an Anglo-American woman named Maggie Hope. Book one in the…
Feb 09, 2021
A well written, light mystery.
Dec 25, 2019samsue rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Good story about a smart, well-educated woman who becomes one of Churchill's secretaries and proves her bravery and intelligence in this spy story set during WW II.
Oct 14, 2019jsjs rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I had this on my For Later shelf for years; I suspect the cover art and the theme were what drew me in. Finally I took the plunge. I read two or three chapters, then skimmed to the end and decided not to continue. The tone and the…
Jun 06, 2019ceecee rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a very interesting historical thriller whose main character, Maggie Hope, was an American -raised post graduate female mathematician. Upon moving to England, she was only able to obtain a position as a typist at 10 Downing St…
Feb 21, 2019Mer15113 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting fiction based on historical facts.
Sep 25, 2018siftyzod rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. was very easy to follow right from the start, the charactors well displayed and thought out. this book was very addictive to me i read it in one day ..
Aug 10, 2018
Someone told me that I would like this book because I was enjoying the Maisie Dobbs series. I read about a third of this, and then stopped in disgust. I'd been hoping for historical accuracy plus a compelling story, and found neither. …
Jun 29, 2018kimh454 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Didn't like it. Someone posted about small historical errors in this novel. I agree, there are plenty. Transatlantic phone calls is one. They were not as easy to place in the 1940s as Maggie Hope found it to be. Being able to hear the…
Jun 04, 2018
Series of Maggie hope mysteries - this is the first
Mar 07, 2018JessicaGma rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A fun romp with a heck of a lot of characters that gets a bit confusing at times, this is a solid historic murder mystery, or as I have heard it phrased, "a story set in wartime where people have romantical problems". Maggie Hope is a math…
Mar 26, 2016augsburgerin rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
A solid historical mystery set in London during WWII. The setting is believable and the plot is exciting enough to keep the reader engaged. A word of warning: any German used in the story must have come from Google Translate or something…
Nov 11, 2014col2862 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Disappointing with very many small historical errors, including easy Trans-Atlantic phone calls! Overall poorly done
Mar 10, 2014Shelley51 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great first book in a series. Loved the history and the characters.
Jul 13, 2013readsalot80 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I liked this first Maggie Hope book. The story is interesting and though fiction takes place during WWII with true settings. Its an enjoyable read with surpises that I didn't see coming.
May 22, 2013BPLNextBestAdults rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is an exciting, well researched blend of fact and fiction during WW11. Hope, in wartime London during the blackouts, raids and bombings was exactly what Churchill needed in order to outwit the Nazi's. The murder of Churchill's…
Apr 24, 2013branch_reviews rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A debut novel set in 1940’s London, introducing Maggie Hope, an American-raised young woman who is a math whiz and wants to help her birth country by utilizing her math skills in code breaking but can only find work as a secretary in…
Jan 02, 2013chickie2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
enjoyable. Starts out with seemingly simplistic naive characters, but develops nicely.
Nov 09, 2012
A British mystery set during WW11. A lightweight story and feel good characters. I enjoyed it but it felt like a guilty pleasure because everyone feels surreally wholesome and the plot and setting lacking a visceral feeling as if it's…
Oct 29, 2012tmb_net rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I really had high hopes for this book, historical fiction with an intelligent protagonist but the author just didn't make Maggie come alive. All the characters felt stiff and unreal. The story is told from several different viewpoints…
Jul 20, 2012Carlitos rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
England during World War II: air raids, code breaking, IRA bombings, hope and glory. This is an enjoyable and richly detailed mystery involving a young woman with a brilliant mind serving as secretary to Mr. Churchill.
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Jun 23, 2012booklady413 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book takes place, obviously, by the title during WWII. Maggie becomes Winston Churchill's secretary. The plot also involves the Irish Republican Army. An interesting historical mystery that lovers of this time period will enjoy.