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But there are many men-and women-who do things in a time of war that they wouldn't dream of doing in peacetime, and all for the common good.

Jacqueline Winspear

But there are many men-and women-who do things in a time of war that they wouldn't dream of doing in peacetime, and all for the common good.

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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.