Charming sleuth Maisie Dobbs returns in her fourth mystery, investigating a mysterious death in the art world of 1930s London
Jacqueline Winspear was born and grew up in Kent. The Maisie Dobbs mysteries have won acclaim from readers and reviewers alike, and have been nominated for many awards. The first three novels in the series, Maisie Dobbs, Birds of a Feather and Pardonable Lies are available now in paperback, published by John Murray.
'In Maisie Dobbs, Jacqueline Winspear has given us a real gift. Maisie Dobbs has not been created - she has been discovered. Such people are always there amongst us, waiting for somebody like Ms. Winspear to come along and reveal them. And what a revelation it is!' -- Alexander McCall Smith 'The British counterpart to Alexander McCall Smith's The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' -- Associated Press 'Immensely readable ... a vivid new addition to crime fiction' -- Daily Mail 'A heroine to cherish' -- New York Times 'A fine new sleuth for the twenty-first century' -- Elizabeth George 'Even if detective stories aren't your thing, you'll love Maisie Dobbs' -- New Woman 'A new Maisie Dobbs mystery is always a cause for celebration! 'Messenger of Truth' is fiendishly entertaining' -- Time Out
'In Maisie Dobbs, Jacqueline Winspear has given us a real gift. Maisie Dobbs has not been created - she has been discovered. Such people are always there amongst us, waiting for somebody like Ms. Winspear to come along and reveal them. And what a revelation it is!' -- Alexander McCall Smith 'The British counterpart to Alexander McCall Smith's The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' -- Associated Press 'Immensely readable ... a vivid new addition to crime fiction' -- Daily Mail 'A heroine to cherish' -- New York Times 'A fine new sleuth for the twenty-first century' -- Elizabeth George 'Even if detective stories aren't your thing, you'll love Maisie Dobbs' -- New Woman 'A new Maisie Dobbs mystery is always a cause for celebration! 'Messenger of Truth' is fiendishly entertaining' -- Time Out
This fourth installment in the Maisie Dobbs historical mystery series (after Pardonable Lies) finds our fearless psychologist/inquiry agent investigating the death of artist Nick Bassington-Hope. According to Detective Inspector Stratton, Nick's fall from a set of scaffolding was merely a tragic accident. Nick's twin sister, Georgina, however, insists he was murdered and hires Maisie to discover the truth. Maisie soon finds herself moved by Nick's powerful, often discomforting re-creations of his wartime experiences. But where is the painting on which he was working when he died? Maisie's probing questions and careful listening skills bring her close to danger as she uncovers a series of events leading back to World War I. Meanwhile, her relationship with Andrew Dene slowly unravels as Maisie realizes her work means more to her than he does. The mystery itself is rather transparent, but what makes this book delightful is how Winspear shows Maisie's emotional development amid the bitter legacy of the Great War. Her growing fan base should enjoy this latest entry. Strongly recommended.-Laurel Bliss, Princeton Univ. Lib., NJ Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
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