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The White Lady: A British Historical Mystery Kindle Edition

by Jacqueline Winspear (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 5,699
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“A triumph. . . . Winspear creates in Elinor White (the ‘White Lady’), a complex, endearing, achingly flawed hero. This is both fast-paced and thoughtful, bold and nuanced, a thriller that is thrillingly human. I loved it.” —Louise Penny

The White Lady introduces yet another extraordinary heroine from Jacqueline Winspear, creator of the best-selling Maisie Dobbs series. This heart-stopping novel, set in Post WWII Britain in 1947, follows the coming of age and maturity of former wartime operative Elinor White—veteran of two wars, trained killer, protective of her anonymity—when she is drawn back into the world of menace she has been desperate to leave behind.

A reluctant ex-spy with demons of her own, Elinor finds herself facing down one of the most dangerous organized crime gangs in London, ultimately exposing corruption from Scotland Yard to the highest levels of government.

The private, quiet “Miss White" as Elinor is known, lives in a village in rural Kent, England, and to her fellow villagers seems something of an enigma. Well she might, as Elinor occupies a "grace and favor" property, a rare privilege offered to faithful servants of the Crown for services to the nation. But the residents of Shacklehurst have no way of knowing how dangerous Elinor's war work had been, or that their mysterious neighbor is haunted by her past.

It will take Susie, the child of a young farmworker, Jim Mackie and his wife, Rose, to break through Miss White's icy demeanor—but Jim has something in common with Elinor. He, too, is desperate to escape his past. When the powerful Mackie crime family demands a return of their prodigal son for an important job, Elinor assumes the task of protecting her neighbors, especially the bright-eyed Susie. Yet in her quest to uncover the truth behind the family’s pursuit of Jim, Elinor unwittingly sets out on a treacherous path—yet it is one that leads to her freedom.

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"The White Lady is a triumph of storytelling. Rarely have I been swept up into a novel, into the lives of the main characters, so quickly and thoroughly. Winspear creates in Elinor White (The White Lady), a complex, endearing, achingly flawed hero. This is both fast-paced and thoughtful, bold and nuanced, a thriller that is thrillingly human. I loved it." — Louise Penny

"The White Lady is wonderful ... a tense and twisty character-driven thriller, a heartfelt tribute to the twentieth century's bravest women, and a perfect match between story and storyteller. No one does this better than Jacqueline Winspear." — Lee Child

“Winspear is an absolute master of the character-driven thriller . . . [and] the real strength of the novel, lies in the poignant and beautifully written backstory of Elinor's childhood in war-torn Belgium and her personal losses in a devastated London.” — Booklist (starred review)

"The award-winning author of the Maisie Dobbs series skillfully juggles three timelines in a riveting stand-alone about a woman whose wartime experiences overshadow her post-war retirement." — Library Journal

“A poignant story of courage, misogyny, and misused power. A tense history-based thriller filled with anguish and suspense.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The White Lady is a perfect fit for lovers of historical mysteries featuring intrepid, resourceful women who emerge as equal to their male colleagues and sometimes are more courageous. As a neighbor comments about Elinor, ‘She’s handy with a gun.’ And she’s very clever. This is an excellent outing for Winspear.” — New York Journal of Books

“Smart, nuanced . . . . The chapters illuminating Elinor’s dramatic backstory add vulnerability to her characterization, enriching the suspenseful main narrative. This will please both Winspear’s fans and new readers.” — Publishers Weekly

About the Author

JACQUELINE WINSPEAR is the author of several New York Times bestsellers in her historical fiction series featuring Maisie Dobbs. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Agatha, Alex, and Macavity awards. She was born and raised in the county of Kent in England. Her grandfather had been severely wounded and shell-shocked in World War I, and learning his story sparked her deep interest in the "war to end all wars" and its aftereffects, which would later form the background of her novels. She studied at the University of London's Institute of Education and later worked in academic publishing, in higher education and in marketing communications in the United Kingdom before emigrating to the United States. --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B6YMJGNM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper (March 21, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 21, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3733 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0063316307
  • Customer Reviews:
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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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Stefani L. Scranton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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I enjoyed this book immensely. World Wars and great characters.
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Ginger Russell
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023
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This is similar to the other Winspear books, which have been mostly the Maisie Dobbs series. The main character in this novel is not as "Zen" or accomplished as Maisie Dobbs, but she is likeable and competent. The story takes place in two different time periods, the first and second world wars when the character works with the Resistance, and then postwar when she gets involved with a criminal family. The two periods are connected by her relationships. It only took a couple days to read this. It was entertaining and interesting. I will continue to read the Winspear books in the future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the White lady
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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A very good and long story. It must have taken many hours, years, to research it. There was so much detail as in the sabotage, the derailment of trains, and other times. How the 'ordinary' citizens helped, so many of them were women and children. Most of it is very good and well written. I questioned a few things. One was when Elinor was heading home for Easter and discovered that the family home had been blown to bits and immediately knew her family were dead. Why didn't she think they were in an air raid shelter? The other: the five-year old girl who was shot on purpose could have been left out. It's certainly worth reading - it kept me up past my bedtime.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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This is so compelling, love the heroine. There's a lot here, two world wars and lots of secrets. I love how the author in wraps the story with seemingly disparate threads woven together with some major surprises. I couldn't put this down, finished it the day I started.
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SundayMorning
3.0 out of 5 stars Unlikely
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023
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Jacqueline Winspear is an engaging writer. Her prose is well crafted and the plotting is good. For the excellent quality of the writing the book received a three-star recommendation. Although others might not be bothered by the unlikely ending, the ending ruined the reading experience. This is a book so good through the first 7/8 of it that I set aside time to enjoy reading it. After reading the last eighth of the book, I wanted to throw the book at a wall. Ergo, minus two stars. A thoroughly good read was spoiled by an unlikely ending. Very unlikely, indeed.
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averageanne
4.0 out of 5 stars War stories from WW1 & WW11
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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Written from a UK woman’s perspective and up-to 1947. A spy who cannot forget all she has done: Good and Bad for her Country. I learnt a lot about dealing about the past and about spying. Also enjoyed the writing and format of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Winspear At Her Best
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Jacqueline Winspear has written a well-crafted story about women who helped win two world wars by utilizing their various skills in undercover work. It holds your attention to the very end. Well worth reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Winspear at her best
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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Wonderful story, masterfully written, and a heroine for the ages. Elinor White survived two World Wars, but can she survive her memories?
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Jude
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2023
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Having read and loved all her Maisie Dobbs books, I was keen to read this book by Jacqueline Winspeare. A clever storyline, very well written and every bit as enjoyable as the Maisie series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2023
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A very good read it twists and turns. Extremely enjoyable. It gives a great insight into the resistance during World War 1 and 2. It also shows how life becomes very cheap for ordinary people and just a games for others to enhance reputations and wealth.
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Elizabeth Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure brilliance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2023
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A masterpiece of a novel, which I struggled to put down. A protagonist who is brave, intelligent, ruthless and at the same time, kind.
I loved how the timelines of 1947, the first world war and the second world war all melded into one to provide the back story of the formidable Miss White. Twists and turns at every chapter and an ending that sends shivers down your spine!
Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Elizabeth Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure brilliance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2023
A masterpiece of a novel, which I struggled to put down. A protagonist who is brave, intelligent, ruthless and at the same time, kind.
I loved how the timelines of 1947, the first world war and the second world war all melded into one to provide the back story of the formidable Miss White. Twists and turns at every chapter and an ending that sends shivers down your spine!
Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Maurice Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like reading stories that almost, majke you feel, part of the story, then read this!!!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2023
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I found Jacqueline, after reading a Maisie Dobbs book, on a whim. It was a great decision, I then purchased all the books in the series, every one, quite brilliant, in my opinion, so I had just finished a lee child, Jack Reacher book, another Author and Hero, I love and follow, and came across The White Lady, was hooked by the story line, I have just finished it, and I feel I have, read it in record time, I couldn't put it down anyway it's superbly written, with twists and turns everywhere, and I won't spoil the ending, but if more than a couple of readers, guess anywhere close, I would be amazed!!!!! But read it, you will not be disappointed if you are, I will be amazed all over again but you won't, so neather will I......... Mozza
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HJK
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2024
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I have read many of her other books and enjoyed them.
This is a stand alone novel.
It covers the first world war, the second and time just after.
The writing flips from different time periods and you have to make your own picture of The White Lady.
This is a style used my many novelist nowadays.
I enjoyed this book very much.
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