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Mrs. Roosevelt's Confidante
Mrs. Roosevelt's Confidante: A Maggie Hope Mystery | Susan Elia MacNeal
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this riveting mystery from Susan Elia MacNeal, Englands most daring spy, Maggie Hope, travels across the pond to America, where a looming scandal poses a grave threat to the White House and the Allied cause. December 1941. Soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Winston Churchill arrives in Washington, D.C., along with special agent Maggie Hope. Posing as his typist, she is accompanying the prime minister as he meets with President Roosevelt to negotiate the United States entry into World War II. When one of the First Ladys aides is mysteriously murdered, Maggie is quickly drawn into Mrs. Roosevelts inner circleas ER herself is implicated in the crime. Maggie knows she must keep the investigation quiet, so she employs her unparalleled skills at code breaking and espionage to figure out who would target Mrs. Roosevelt, and why. What Maggie uncovers is a shocking conspiracy that could jeopardize American support for the war and leave the fate of the world hanging dangerously in the balance. Praise for Mrs. Roosevelts Confidante MacNeal paints an engrossing portrait of a country on the verge of war, with many laws suspended and prejudice rifea world not that much different from today.Kirkus Reviews MacNeals fifth Maggie Hope mystery is another solidly researched entry with the indomitable Maggie in top form.Booklist Another winner filled both with fact and marvelous fiction . . . Maggie is a wonderful character with the strength and determination, as well as intelligence, to make her a resourceful spy.RT Book Reviews MacNeals images and characters are true to the time, and the resonance of several of the subplots with current events deepen the impact of the tale; MacNeal is to be commended for her skillful weaving of racial and gender issues into an already complex political picture. . . . Theres a tremendous amount of world and U.S. history in this delightful volume.Historical Novels Review Addictive . . . [MacNeal] paints convincing portraitures of the Roosevelts and other real-life historical figures. . . . The author continues to tackle heady issues while giving us a beloved heroine to root for. Wrought with peril and tension and extraordinarily rich in detail and research, Hopes latest adventure will not disappoint fans of the series.Fredericksburg Free LanceStar Praise for the bestselling Maggie Hope mysteries Youll be [Maggie Hopes] loyal subject, ready to follow her wherever she goes.O: The Oprah Magazine [A] stellar series.Minneapolis Star Tribune A treat for WWII buffs and mystery lovers alike.Booklist From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Laughterhp
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I‘ve been doing a ton of yard work this week so I‘m flying through audiobooks!

This one has Maggie and the prime minister crew going to America. Eleanor‘s secretary is found dead as soon as they arrive, so Maggie works with Eleanor to solve the mystery. It also America in the 40s, so you have racism and an execution of a black man on death row. Also John reminds me of Sydney from the Verity Kent series and I don‘t like him.

#magnificentmay 3

Andrew65 Love this series. Well done 👏👏👏 2y
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MittenGirlPeach
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Fastest read of a #BookSpin yet! I hadn‘t dipped back into this series in months, and when I did I discovered this entry is set in 1941, between Pearl Harbor and the New Year. How perfect. The whole series is terrific. Great characters, a wonderful historical setting, and a mystery that doesn‘t get in the way. I love Maggie. There will be no conventional ending on her watch. The next one is on hold.

Pictured is my latest library hold haul!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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MittenGirlPeach
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My #BookSpin and #DoubleSpin, ready to go! I‘m feeling a good month of reading ahead—for all of us. Bon Voyage!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Good luck!! 4y
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lahousewyfe
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Celebrating a wonderful Business of Art workshop yesterday with a weekend of reading! This one follows the intrepid Maggie Hope into the first days of the American involvement in WWII. Cameos from many luminaries, and a thrilling political mystery tinged with social justice. Loooooove!

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MittenGirlPeach
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Tough go of it on the reading front this week. No real reason, just general blahs. Life is so good for me compared to so many, but the blahs do still come on occasion. I may go back to my stalwart Maggie Hope mysteries; they‘re engrossing and a fun read. Cold today here in southern Michigan! A few blooms are finally out now though.

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I feel you. Feel fortunate compared to so many others, and while my reading hasn't really bren affected, I have lots of projects to do at home and I'm just not getting any done. Feeling a little peppy this morning so maybe I can do a little something. 5y
MittenGirlPeach @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick that‘s exactly it! Not really getting much done at all here, but I feel peppier today as well, so maybe I‘ll get myself in gear soon. I‘m going to sort out books for the May readathon as well; that should give me a boost! 5y
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candc320
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I enjoyed this installment better than the last, but it still felt a little too all over the place for me...I love Maggie in London! This is a great series and it‘s wonderful seeing Maggie go through the various horrors of history and her own personal ups and downs. I‘m excited to see where the story takes me next! 🌟🌟🌟

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Booknerd2
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Maggie Hope travels to America with Churchill and ends up in the middle of a death sentence case. She also becomes indispensable to the First Lady, who may be in a tricky situation. Very much enjoyed this book and would recommend the series!
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vlwelser I 💖 Maggie Hope. 5y
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PurpleyPumpkin
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Another enjoyable installment in the Maggie Hope series. I appreciate the way MacNeal weaves historical events into her plots. It makes her stories so engaging. And the audiobook book narrator was great. Looking forward to the next one. 4/5⭐️

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kspenmoll
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#audioreading #inflight
Over Gainesville- Landing in Tampa soon- ears popping!🛬🛩
Just finished another in this series. So well researched. Characters fleshed out. Set in 1941-2; WW II intrigue, travel, adventure, spying, danger. Only one book left in series. 😥

AJones Welcome to Florida! 🌞🌴However, the sun really isn‘t shining too much these days due to tropical storm like weather. Keep in mind it‘s Florida, so it‘s sunny one minute and cloudy the next. Enjoy your visit! 😊 6y
kspenmoll @AJones Thanks so much! We are going to my niece‘s wedding.so excited! 6y
Lynnsoprano Welcome to Florida, even if it‘s the other coast from where I am. Hope there‘s more sun for you than what we have (as in, none this week😍) 6y
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Lynnsoprano @AJones Where in Florida are you? Always trying to locate other Floridian Littens. 6y
AJones @Lynnsoprano I am just north of Orlando. My family is original from Vero Beach, and I am hoping we can make it down sometime this summer for some much needed relaxation. We also enjoy the atmosphere in Tampa; especially their sporting events. 💙⚾️🏒 6y
AJones @kspenmoll You‘re very welcome! 😉 6y
Lynnsoprano @AJones We‘re in Palm Beach County. We get to the Orlando area regularly because our son and his family live in Longwood. 6y
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melissajayne
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A nice read for the #readathon. Enjoyable. #24readathon #deweysreadathon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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lowellette
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I thoroughly enjoyed this historical mystery set in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor when Churchill visits the Roosevelts. Maggie Hope is an ace.

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