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.
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.
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.