Jacqueline Winspear Livres

1931. Maisie Dobbs' new case takes her investigation into the pastoral beauty of the Kent Weald where acts of arson, theft and vandelism around the village of Heronsdene have gone suspiciously unreported for more than a decade. With the country in the grip of economic malaise, Maisie is relieved to accept an assignment from an old friend who wants her to uncover the truth behind these crimes, before he can buy part of the magnificent Sandermere estate at the heart of the village. It's hop-picking time and Londoners, including Maisie's assistant Billy Beale, wanting to escape the Smoke for the summer, set up camp in nearby fields. Gypsies, too, have arrived to work the land. Maisie discovers the villagers are bitterly prejudiced against outsiders and, even more troubling, seem possessed by the legacy of a war-time Zepplin raid. She has less than a month to find out why no one has been brought to justice and why secrecy shrouds the village. She must draw on all of her finely honed skills of detection to solve one of her most intriguing cases.

A potential threat to British pilots entangles Maisie Dobbs in a gripping mystery that connects her to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. As she navigates this perilous situation, the story explores themes of courage and resilience against the backdrop of historical events, showcasing Winspear's signature blend of intrigue and rich character development.

The remains of a young American cartographer, listed as missing in action, are unearthed in a French field, and his devastated parents engage investigator Maisie Dobbs, hoping she can find the unnamed nurse whose love letters were among their late son's belongings.

Beloved heroine Maisie Dobbs, investigates the mysterious murder of an American war correspondent in London during the Blitz in a page-turning tale of love and war, terror and survival.

Set against the backdrop of Britain's declaration of war in 1939, a senior Secret Service agent seeks the help of Maisie Dobbs to solve a decades-old murder. The victim, a man who fled occupied Belgium during the Great War, has a mysterious past that intertwines with the present. As Maisie delves into this urgent assignment from Dr. Francesca Thomas, she uncovers secrets that connect the past to the looming conflict in Europe.

Spring 1940. Maisie Dobbs is asked to investigate the disappearance of a local lad, a craftsman working on a government contract. As Maisie's inquiry reveals a possible link to the London underworld, the country braces for enemy invasion. And another mother is worried about a missing son - but this time the boy in question is one beloved by Maisie.

Maisie Dobbs returns in the bestselling mystery series.

As Maisie becomes entangled in a power struggle between Britains intelligence efforts in France and the work of Free French agents operating across Europe, she must also contend with the lingering question of Freddie Hacketts state of mind. What she uncovers could hold disastrous consequences for all involved.

April 1933. To the costermongers of Covent Garden Eddie Pettit was a gentle soul with a gift for working with horses. When he is killed in a violent accident, they suspect foul play. Maisie Dobbs remembers Eddie fondly and is determined to help uncover the truth.

Maisie Dobbs returns with her most gripping case yet