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A statement someone makes to Maisie regarding attitudes prior to WWII): ...the corridors of power are littered with Fascist leanings; anything to save the upper classes through disenfranchisement of the common man while allowing the common man to think you're on his side.

Jacqueline Winspear

A statement someone makes to Maisie regarding attitudes prior to WWII): ...the corridors of power are littered with Fascist leanings; anything to save the upper classes through disenfranchisement of the common man while allowing the common man to think you're on his side.

Tags: maisie dobbs, pre wwii

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About Jacqueline Winspear

Jacqueline Winspear (born 30 April 1955) is a mystery writer, author of the Maisie Dobbs series of books exploring the aftermath of World War I. She has won several mystery writing awards for books in this popular series.