Women and war work, specifically.

Such a simple sentence but powerful, A Sunlit Weapon, this 17th installment of Maisie Dobbs has indeed explored to work of women during war. Ms. Winspear’s dedication to her characters and continued story through two world wars has given us, the readers, a great sense of the ATA - history of Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary, a civilian organization founded in 1939 and the aviatrices representing Britain as they ferry planes to their needed locations. And for equal pay I might add.

An inspirational story representing bravery, understanding and accountability as a difficult case is solved and the lives of a Kent community continues to support King and Country and the Good Ole USA.

Thank you NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of A Sunlit Weapon by Jacqueline Winspear and HarperCollins Publishers. All opinions are my own

Although this isn't the best entry point for anyone not familiar with the Maisie Dobbs series, it is a strong contender for the best mystery in the series.

World War II is in full swing as Maisie juggles a case with unexpected implications, a crisis at her daughter's school, and her new marriage (along with the pitfalls of working alongside her husband despite a commitment to keeping their work secrets secret). I always enjoy seeing "old friends" from much earlier in the series and loved the surprise appearance from the daughter of a very old friend.