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Maisie Dobbs

by Jacqueline Winspear

18 books Started 2003 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Maisie Dobbs is a Historical Fiction / Mystery series by Jacqueline Winspear, made up of 18 books published between 2003 and 2024. It begins with Maisie Dobbs (2003), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Comfort of Ghosts (2024), spanning 21 years of storytelling.

18books
21years active
3decades
~1.2yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Maisie Dobbs 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Birds of a Feather 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Pardonable Lies 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Messenger of Truth 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 An Incomplete Revenge 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Among the Mad 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
7 The Mapping of Love and Death 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 A Lesson in Secrets 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Elegy for Eddie 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Leaving Everything Most Loved 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 A Dangerous Place 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Journey to Munich 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 In This Grave Hour 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 To Die but Once 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The American Agent 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
16 The Consequences of Fear 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 A Sunlit Weapon 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Comfort of GhostsLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Maisie Dobbs series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Maisie Dobbs series?

Start with Maisie Dobbs (2003), the first book in the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Maisie Dobbs series?

There are 18 books in the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear, published between 2003 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Maisie Dobbs series?

The first book in the Maisie Dobbs series is Maisie Dobbs, published in 2003 by Jacqueline Winspear.

What is the latest book in the Maisie Dobbs series?

The most recent book in the Maisie Dobbs series is The Comfort of Ghosts (2024) by Jacqueline Winspear.

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About Jacqueline Winspear

Jacqueline Winspear is a British-American historical mystery novelist known for her Maisie Dobbs series, which is set against the backdrop of the interwar period and post-World War II Britain. Born in the UK and raised in the US, Winspear holds dual citizenship. She worked as a legal professional before turning to writing full-time. Among her notable works are "Maisie Dobbs" (2003), "Birds of a Feather" (2004), and "The Mapping of Love and Loss" (2021). The Maisie Dobbs series has garnered widespread acclaim for its complex characters, historical accuracy, and exploration of social and psychological themes. It has been translated into multiple languages and won several awards, including the prestigious Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel in 2004.

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About the Maisie Dobbs series

Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs is a thoughtful historical-mystery series set in the long shadow of the First World War. Maisie rose from domestic service to become a psychologist and investigator in 1920s and '30s England, and her cases are inseparable from the era's grief, social change and gathering second war.

What sets the series apart is its emotional intelligence: Maisie's wartime trauma and her sensitivity to others' wounds make her mysteries as much about healing as detection. Winspear's period detail is immersive and humane.

Maisie's life and the historical timeline advance steadily, so the series is best read in order from "Maisie Dobbs," which moves between her present-day investigation and her formative war years.