In her fifth outing, Maisie Dobbs, the extraordinary Psychologist and Investigator, delves into a strange series of crimes in a small rural community With the country in the grip of economic malaise, and worried about her business, Maisie Dobbs is relieved to accept an apparently straightforward assignment from an old friend to investigate certain matters concerning a potential land purchase. Her … land purchase. Her inquiries take her to a picturesque village in Kent during the hop-picking season, but beneath its pastoral surface she finds evidence that something is amiss. Mysterious fires erupt in the village with alarming regularity, and a series of petty crimes suggests a darker criminal element at work. As Maisie discovers, the villagers are bitterly prejudiced against outsiders who flock to Kent at harvest time–even more troubling, they seem possessed by the legacy of a wartime Zeppelin raid. Maisie grows increasingly suspicious of a peculiar secrecy that shrouds the village, and ultimately she must draw on all her finely honed skills of detection to solve one of her most intriguing cases.
Rich with Jacqueline Winspear’s trademark period detail, this installment of the bestselling series, An Incomplete Revenge, is gripping, atmospheric, and utterly enthralling.
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I really like the Maisie Dobbs series. The books are entertaining and keep you guessing, but Winspear also paints such a great picture of inter-war England. As Maisie investigates a country estate and it’s nearby rural town, she learns that there is far more going on than appears on the surface. “It was one thing to know, in some way, what had …
A seemingly straightforward inquiry leads Maisie into a powerful tale of revenge & forgiveness. Unforgettable.
Love all of the books in this series!
Love the series.
I’ve been a fan of Maisie Dobbs since my local librarian wouldn’t let me check one of the books in the series until I started with the first one. Anxiously awaiting upcoming publication.
I love this series.
Love Maisie Dobbs books. She has a way of finding out the facts without really letting on to the reader what’s happened until she’s ready for you to know. Historically accurate, so enjoyable!
I have read every one of J. Winspear’s books. It is hard to wait for the next one. Maisie Dobbs is a wonderful character to follow through real events during the WW1, 2 era.
Just discovered this series. Really enjoyed the strong female character.
In addition to devising an intriguing plot, this talented author paints the everyday in fresh, new colors, providing a wealth of quotables. The story line involves unearthing a long-held secret and simultaneously spotlights the troubled relationship between locals, Londoners and gypsies in post-WWII England.
The characters are as well-drawn as the …
A very good story with a lot of twists in the plot.
Love Jacqueline Winspear books and am at present rereading them. In Victoria, Australia we have had a long lock down because of coronavirus….and I happened to mention the Maisie Dobbs books to 3 friends in email, 2 of them read them all within 6 weeks. ……and now looking for more.
I love the spiritual side to Maisie. Wonderful books
I recommend any of this series. This author and her Masie Dobb’s woman hold each story in suspense and thoughtfullness. Read them all!
I like Maisie Dobbs as a protagonist. Her books are set in Britain between the Wars, and are well researched and accurate to the time.
I love the Masie Dobbs series! Not only are the books great reading in terms of a story-line, but Ms Winspeare has done her research for each book! The historical details are fascinating & I learn something with each book. As with all the other books, this one can stand alone, but I recommend that the series be read in order of publication. The …
Great series!
I love Winspear. Her characters are credible, complex, deeply engaging and her understanding of the period is phenomenal.
As always, Jacquie Winspear is a fantastic read!!
I really enjoyed this book, however I think I enjoy all her books. There were interesting elements of peoples’ lives from that period as well as unusual elements of the society (specifically the gypsies or Roma) that are rarely explored. It was also a rousing good mystery. I love the development of the main character, Maisey Dobbs through the …
I love all of her books and am working my way through the last few! So much information about world events of the time.